McHarg Elementary in Radford, VA

At a glance

Reported students

383

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–02

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Virginia elementary enrollment

26th percentile

Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

473

McHarg Elementary: 383 reported students.

State peer staffing position

37th percentile

13.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 323
Teachers (FTE): 30
Student–teacher ratio: 10.8:1

What the reported data says about McHarg Elementary

McHarg Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Radford. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Radford City Public Schools. NCES reports 383 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.2:1, close to the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (68.9%) and Black (12%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking McHarg Elementary

1How do the reported 13.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 13.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 88.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0.25
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White68.9%
Hispanic6%
Black12%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial12%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Belle Heth Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–06

473 reported students

John N. Dalton Intermediate

Middle · Grades 07–08

265 reported students

Radford High

High · Grades 09–12

506 reported students

Radford City Virtual

Other · Grades KG–12

1,694 reported students

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Public schools near McHarg Elementary

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Belle Heth Elementary Elementary · Radford City Public Schools	03–06	473	1.1 mi
Riverlawn Elementary Elementary · Pulaski County Public Schools	PK–05	380	2.2 mi
Belview Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools	PK–05	245	4.8 mi
Dublin Elementary Elementary · Pulaski County Public Schools	PK–05	411	6.1 mi
Snowville Elementary Elementary · Pulaski County Public Schools	PK–05	201	6.8 mi
Prices Fork Elementary Elementary · Montgomery County Public Schools	PK–05	457	7.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about McHarg Elementary

What grades does McHarg Elementary serve?

McHarg Elementary reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Radford City Public Schools.

How many students attend McHarg Elementary?

McHarg Elementary reported 383 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 323 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at McHarg Elementary?

The calculated ratio is 13.2:1, based on 383 students and 29 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is McHarg Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?

McHarg Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Radford City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of McHarg Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

88.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is McHarg Elementary in?

McHarg Elementary is part of Radford City Public Schools, based in Radford, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near McHarg Elementary?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Belle Heth Elementary (1.1 mi), Riverlawn Elementary (2.2 mi), Belview Elementary (4.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.