McVay Elementary School

270 S Hempstead Rd
Westerville, OH 43081

591 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

McVay Elementary School, located at 270 S Hempstead Rd in Westerville, Ohio, is a public school serving students in the Westerville City School District. The school is known for its commitment to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a larger district known for its focus on innovation and community involvement, McVay emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages students to become active participants in their own learning journey.

The school community is characterized by a strong partnership between dedicated educators, supportive families, and the surrounding Westerville neighborhood. McVay prides itself on fostering a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through personalized instruction and engaging extracurricular opportunities. By focusing on fundamental skills in core subjects while also promoting character education, McVay Elementary aims to prepare its students for long-term success in middle school and beyond.

591

Total Students

26.9

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McVay Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	38
Black	156
Asian	8
Two or More	72

White
317 (53.6%)
Black
156 (26.4%)
Two or More
72 (12.2%)
Hispanic
38 (6.4%)
Asian
8 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Westerville City
Phone:	(614)797-7230
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	591
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	160
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 99