At a glance
Reported students
449
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
411
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary: 449 reported students.
State peer staffing position
63rd percentile
14.5:1 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
- 425
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.2:1
What the reported data says about Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Staunton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Staunton City Public Schools. NCES reports 449 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 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, 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 (70.4%) and Black (11.1%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 31 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?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White70.4%
- Hispanic7.6%
- Black11.1%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10%
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
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.
Other schools in Staunton City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bessie Weller Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
373 reported students
Arthur R. Ware Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
372 reported students
Shelburne Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
583 reported students
Staunton City School PreSchool Programs
Other · Grades PK–PK
149 reported students
Staunton High
High · Grades 09–12
766 reported students
Public schools near Thomas C. McSwain 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Weller Elementary Elementary · Staunton City Public Schools | KG–05 | 373 | 1.9 mi |
| Arthur R. Ware Elementary Elementary · Staunton City Public Schools | KG–05 | 372 | 2.2 mi |
| Wilson Elementary Elementary · Augusta County Public Schools | PK–05 | 655 | 5 mi |
| Churchville Elementary Elementary · Augusta County Public Schools | PK–05 | 448 | 6.9 mi |
| Edward G. Clymore Elementary Elementary · Augusta County Public Schools | PK–05 | 803 | 7.2 mi |
| Stuarts Draft Elementary Elementary · Augusta County Public Schools | PK–05 | 646 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
What grades does Thomas C. McSwain Elementary serve?
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Staunton City Public Schools.
How many students attend Thomas C. McSwain Elementary?
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary reported 449 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 425 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas C. McSwain Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.5:1, based on 449 students and 31 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 Thomas C. McSwain Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Staunton City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas C. McSwain Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
84.9% 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 Thomas C. McSwain Elementary in?
Thomas C. McSwain Elementary is part of Staunton City Public Schools, based in Staunton, VA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas C. McSwain Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Bessie Weller Elementary (1.9 mi), Arthur R. Ware Elementary (2.2 mi), Wilson Elementary (5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.