McCleary Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025New Castle, Virginia 24127 · Craig County Public Schools
#587 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia
#10398 of 50,301 nationally
About McCleary Elementary
McCleary Elementary is a public elementary located in New Castle, in the Craig County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 229 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 587th of 1,142 ranked elementary schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 229.
There are 2 schools in New Castle; McCleary Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for McCleary Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near McCleary Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is McCleary Elementary a good school?
McCleary Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 71.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #587 of 1,142 in Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does McCleary Elementary rank in Virginia?
McCleary Elementary ranks #587 of 1,142 elementary schools in Virginia and #10398 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend McCleary Elementary?
McCleary Elementary had 229 students in 2025.
Is McCleary Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
McCleary Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near McCleary Elementary?
There are 1 schools within 15 km of McCleary Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.