Callaghan Elementary

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268 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Callaghan Elementary School is a public primary school located in Covington, Virginia, serving the educational needs of the local Alleghany Highlands community. As part of the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, personal growth, and community engagement for its elementary-aged students.

The school emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, partnering with families and the broader Covington community to ensure student success. By maintaining a focus on core subjects and fostering a positive school climate, Callaghan Elementary aims to prepare its students for their transition to secondary education while encouraging them to become active and responsible members of their school community.

268

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Callaghan Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	3
Black	4
Two or More	6

White
255 (95.1 %)
Two or More
6 (2.2 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (1.1 %)

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:	Alleghany Highlands Public Schools
Phone:	(540)965-1810
Website:	http://ahps.ss20.sharpschool.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
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 37

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 35