Excellent
#199 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 11% in state
Callaway Elementary
Elementary School · Franklin County Public Schools · Callaway, VA
A Franklin County Public Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8451 Callaway Rd, Callaway, VA 24067
- Math 93% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Callaway Elementary score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 91% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Callaway Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,147
Median home value
$186,100
Median rent
$678/mo
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
31.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24067; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Franklin County Public Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 204 | Compare → |
| Glade Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 206 | Compare → |
| Lee M. Waid ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 403 | Compare → |
| Snow Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 208 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Franklin County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,045NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Callaway Elementary is listed in Franklin County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Callaway Elementary
Callaway Elementary is a public elementary school in Callaway, VA, part of Franklin County Public Schools, serving approximately 180 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #199 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Callaway Elementary
What grades does Callaway Elementary serve?
Callaway Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Callaway Elementary?
Callaway Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Callaway Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Callaway Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Callaway Elementary rank in VA?
Callaway Elementary ranks #199 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Callaway Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Callaway Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Callaway Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Callaway Elementary has 86% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Callaway Elementary a charter school?
No, Callaway Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Callaway Elementary a Title I school?
No, Callaway Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Callaway Elementary?
80.6% of students at Callaway Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 180
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (540) 483-0364
- Area population (ZIP 24067)
- 2,225
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24067; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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