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Thomas C. McSwain Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27
Primary|Staunton, Virginia|Staunton City Public Schools
Staunton, VA 24401
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Upcoming Events
Aug
17
Mon
First day of SMS Football PracticeEvent
Aug
17
Mon
First day of SMS Football PracticeEvent
Sep
3
Thu
SMS Football Scrimmage @ Elkton Middle School (Away)Event
Sep
3
Thu
SMS Football Scrimmage @ Elkton Middle School (Away)Event
Sep
7
Mon
Labor Day - School ClosedHoliday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
Sep
7
Mon
Labor Day - School ClosedHoliday
Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.
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School Profile
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
429
Student:Teacher
13.8:1
Locale
Urban
District
Staunton City Public SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
81.3%
Phone
(540)332-3936School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
70-74%
Math Proficiency
60-64%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.5%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
10 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Worse than average in VATechnology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)
1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
650
Connected devices
Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)
Teachers (FTE)
30
100% fully certified
Counselors
1
Nurses
1
Anti-Bullying Policy
District Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,422
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$9,824
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$18,149
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 15%State 50%Local 35%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey
Community Context
Median Home Value
$320,761
+3.3% 1yr+32.0% 5yr
Staunton, VA metro area
Community Need Level
Elevated
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
20.8%
Below 150% poverty line
5.1%
Unemployment rate
8.2%
Uninsured residents
7.6%
No HS diploma (25+)
Special Education (IDEA)
District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA
Total Students Served
420
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
383
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
89%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Other Health Impairment
96 (25%)
Specific Learning Disability
83 (22%)
Speech/Language Impairment
70 (18%)
Autism
56 (15%)
Emotional Disturbance
37 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
19 (5%)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
449
Current enrollment
Stable(+7% 5yr)Coming Up
Mon, Aug 17, 2026
First day of SMS Football Practice
EventMon, Aug 17, 2026
First day of SMS Football Practice
EventThu, Sep 3, 2026
SMS Football Scrimmage @ Elkton Middle School (Away)
EventFull School Calendar 2026-27
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | SMS Football Scrimmage @ Elkton Middle School (Away) |
| Thu, Sep 3, 2026 | SMS Football Scrimmage @ Elkton Middle School (Away) |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - School Closed |
| Mon, Sep 7, 2026 | Labor Day - School Closed |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | SMS Football vs Rockbridge Middle School (Home) |
| Thu, Sep 10, 2026 | SMS Football vs Rockbridge Middle School (Home) |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | SMS Football @ Parry McCluer Middle School (Away) |
| Thu, Sep 17, 2026 | SMS Football @ Parry McCluer Middle School (Away) |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | No School-Teacher Work Day |
| Mon, Sep 21, 2026 | No School-Teacher Work Day |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | SMS Football vs Waynesboro Middle School |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | SMS Football vs Waynesboro Middle School |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | SMS Football @ Stuarts Draft Middle School (Away) |
| Thu, Oct 8, 2026 | SMS Football @ Stuarts Draft Middle School (Away) |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | End 1st Nine Weeks |
| Fri, Oct 9, 2026 | End 1st Nine Weeks |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School – Teacher Workday |
| Mon, Oct 12, 2026 | No School – Teacher Workday |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 | Parent/Teacher Conferences |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | SMS Football vs Buffalo Gap Middle School (Home) |
| Thu, Oct 15, 2026 | SMS Football vs Buffalo Gap Middle School (Home) |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | SMS Football @ Wilson Middle School (Away) |
| Thu, Oct 22, 2026 | SMS Football @ Wilson Middle School (Away) |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | SMS Football vs Riverheads Middle School (Home) |
| Thu, Oct 29, 2026 | SMS Football vs Riverheads Middle School (Home) |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | SMS Football @ Fort Defiance Middle School (Away) |
| Mon, Nov 2, 2026 | SMS Football @ Fort Defiance Middle School (Away) |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School- Teacher Work Day |
| Tue, Nov 3, 2026 | No School- Teacher Work Day |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Holiday-Thanksgiving Break |
| Mon, Nov 23, 2026 | Holiday-Thanksgiving Break |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Holiday-Winter Break |
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 | Holiday-Winter Break |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | No School - Teacher Workday |
| Mon, Jan 4, 2027 | No School - Teacher Workday |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | No School - Teacher Workday |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 | No School - Teacher Workday |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Holiday - School Closed |
| Mon, Jan 18, 2027 | Holiday - School Closed |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School – Teacher Workday |
| Mon, Feb 15, 2027 | No School – Teacher Workday |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | No School – Teacher Workday |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 | No School – Teacher Workday |
| Fri, Mar 5, 2027 | End 3rd Nine Weeks |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Book fair STEM night |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 | Book fair STEM night |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Holiday-Spring Break |
| Mon, Mar 29, 2027 | Holiday-Spring Break |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | No School-Teacher Workday |
| Mon, Apr 19, 2027 | No School-Teacher Workday |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day for Students/Early Dismissal |
| Wed, May 26, 2027 | Last Day for Students/Early Dismissal |
Showing 53 events for the 2026-27 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas C. McSwain Elementary
Enrollment at Thomas C. McSwain Elementary stands at 429 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.
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