DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Braxton County Schools school district, located in GASSAWAY, WV with about 215 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 113 Fifth Street in Gassaway, West Virginia, serves as a vital educational pillar for the local community in Braxton County. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of children in their formative years. It operates within the Braxton County Schools district, focusing on providing a foundational curriculum that prepares students for middle school while emphasizing the importance of community involvement and student engagement.

The school is situated in a central, accessible location in Gassaway, reflecting its role as a neighborhood-focused facility. Like many schools in the region, Davis Elementary prioritizes a supportive learning environment, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student body through structured instruction and extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a connection to the town's heritage and local families, the school strives to provide a stable, nurturing setting where students can build the essential skills necessary for long-term educational success.

For more information, contact DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 364-5291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

113 FIFTH STREET
GASSAWAY, WV 26624
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DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GASSAWAY, WV with about 215 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
215
Teachers:
14.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 215 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.7%
Two or more races
2.8%
Hispanic/Latino
0.5%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.