Overview
Callaghan Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Covington, Virginia. The school enrolls 270 students. It is part of the Alleghany Highlands Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Intimate school community
270 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictAlleghany Highlands Public Schools
County51005
CityCovington
ZIP24426
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510015201885
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment270
White90.0%
Hispanic / Latino3.0%
Black / African American2.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races3.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg66%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)