Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School's student population of 449 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
449 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70-74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
11%
21%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Staunton City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School is ranked #424 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arthur R. Ware Elementary School, Bessie Weller Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School?
449 students attend Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School offer ?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School part of?
Thomas C. Mcswain Elementary School is part of Staunton City School District.
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