- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Staunton, VA
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 510369001608
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Staunton · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 449
- students enrolled
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Staunton, VA.
School address
District: Staunton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510369001608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 510369001608 · Staunton, VA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 15:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Staunton High (766 students)
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staunton High
Staunton High
766 students
- Shelburne Midd
Shelburne Middle
583 students
- This school
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary
449 students
- Bessie Weller
Bessie Weller Elementary
373 students
- Arthur R. Ware
Arthur R. Ware Elementary
372 students
- Staunton City 149
Staunton City School Preschool Programs
149 students
What this shows Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary compares
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 68% in Virginia - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,422
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 449 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.4%
African American 11.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 70.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.6, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Staunton City Public Schools reports $16,422 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shelburne Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bessie Weller Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arthur R. Ware Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Staunton City School Preschool Programs | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Staunton
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~449 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary
How many students attend Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary has 449 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Staunton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary is 15:1, which is 8% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary is White at 70.4% of enrollment, in Staunton, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary rank among elementary schools in Staunton?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Staunton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Staunton on the city page.
What other schools are in Staunton City Public Schools?
Besides Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary, Staunton City Public Schools also operates Staunton High (766 students), Shelburne Middle (583 students), and Bessie Weller Elementary (373 students). See the Staunton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.