MCCLEARY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

McCleary Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Craig County Public Schools school district, located in New Castle, VA with about 261 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, McCleary Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

McCleary Elementary School is a rural public school located in New Castle, Virginia, serving the community within Craig County. Situated in a scenic area along Craigs Creek Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in a close-knit, small-town environment. As part of the Craig County Public Schools district, it emphasizes a supportive atmosphere where educators can maintain smaller class sizes and foster personalized relationships with students and their families.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of its surrounding mountain community, prioritizing character development alongside core academic curriculum. By leveraging its rural setting, McCleary Elementary often emphasizes a learning experience rooted in local traditions and community involvement. It serves as a central hub for the area’s primary education, aiming to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school through consistent support and a focus on essential academic skills.

For more information, contact McCleary Elementary at (540) 864-5173 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.