Thomas C. McSwain Elementary

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449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas C. McSwain Elementary School, located at 1101 N Coalter St in Staunton, Virginia, serves as a core educational facility within the Staunton City Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for future success, encouraging both individual achievement and a sense of community responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the Staunton community, acting as a collaborative space for students, staff, and families. The faculty at McSwain Elementary focuses on implementing effective instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs, supported by a variety of programs and resources managed through the Staunton City school system. Through its commitment to fostering a positive school culture, Thomas C. McSwain Elementary serves as a foundational pillar for children in the local area as they begin their educational journeys.

449

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	316
Hispanic	34
Black	50
Asian	4
Two or More	45

White
316 (70.4%)
Black
50 (11.1%)
Two or More
45 (10.0%)
Hispanic
34 (7.6%)
Asian
4 (0.9%)

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:	Staunton City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)332-3936
Website:	http://mes.staunton.k12.va.us/en-US?showHomepage=true
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	381
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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 76