Enrollment
383
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Radford, VA
Mcharg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Mcharg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510318001344
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcharg Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Radford · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 81.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcharg Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcharg Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Radford, VA.
School address
District: Radford City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510318001344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.9%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcharg Elementary compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcharg Elementary
Mcharg Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Radford, Virginia, enrolling 383 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.9:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 81.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 383 puts it in the smaller third of Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Among 346 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Virginia schools statewide, it ranks #278, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 383 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
10.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Radford City Public Schools spends $10,348 per pupil, 29% below the Virginia average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Radford's public schools, it stands alongside Radford City Virtual (1,694 students): Mcharg Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Radford City Public Schools also operates Radford City Virtual (1,694 students) and Radford High (506 students) alongside Mcharg Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mcharg Elementary compares
Mcharg Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.9% | ▲ 42% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,348
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $14,649
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.9%
African American 12.0%
Two or More 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Mcharg Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Radford City Public Schools, which includes Mcharg Elementary.
$10,348
Per student
-29%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 55.1%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mcharg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radford City Virtual | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Radford High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belle Heth Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John N. Dalton Intermediate | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcharg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,694
- Students per teacher
- -
- Enrollment
- 506
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Radford
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mcharg Elementary
How many students attend Mcharg Elementary?
Mcharg Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Radford, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcharg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcharg Elementary is 14.2:1, which is 2% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mcharg Elementary?
81.9% of students at Mcharg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcharg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Mcharg Elementary is White at 68.9% of enrollment, in Radford, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcharg Elementary?
Mcharg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mcharg Elementary rank among public schools in Radford?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcharg Elementary ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Radford, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Radford on the city page.
Is Mcharg Elementary a good school?
Mcharg Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Radford City Public Schools?
Besides Mcharg Elementary, Radford City Public Schools also operates Radford City Virtual (1,694 students), Radford High (506 students), and Belle Heth Elementary (473 students). See the Radford City Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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