Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle

mms.gilesk12.org/

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 7th

School Overview

Macy McClaugherty Elementary/Middle School, located in Pearisburg, Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the Giles County Public Schools district. The school provides a comprehensive learning environment for students spanning from elementary through middle school grades. By combining these grade levels, the institution focuses on fostering a continuous educational experience that supports students as they transition from their foundational early years into the more complex academic requirements of middle school.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive community atmosphere where academic growth, social development, and student engagement are prioritized. Through its website and district affiliation, the school emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for future success, utilizing local resources and a structured curriculum to meet state educational standards. Located on Henson Avenue, it remains a vital fixture in the Pearisburg community, reflecting the district's broader mission to provide quality public education to the youth of Giles County.

440

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Macy Mcclaugherty Elementary/Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	408
Hispanic	10
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
408 (92.7%)
Two or More
12 (2.7%)
Hispanic
10 (2.3%)
Black
8 (1.8%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Giles County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)921-1363
Website:	http://mms.gilesk12.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 7th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 34

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 53

Grade 6 59

Grade 7 61