LAURETTA B MILLSOP PRIMARY SCHOOL
LAURETTA B MILLSOP PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brooke County Schools school district, located in WEIRTON, WV with about 97 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 6 teachers, LAURETTA B MILLSOP PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Lauretta B. Millsop Primary School is a public educational institution located in Weirton, West Virginia, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. Situated at the intersection of Legion and Swearingen Streets, the school functions as a foundational part of the Hancock County School District. As a primary school, its curriculum is specifically tailored to meet the developmental needs of young children, typically covering pre-kindergarten through the early elementary grades, focusing on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills in a supportive environment.
The school is named in honor of Lauretta B. Millsop, a figure recognized for her dedication to the local community. Beyond its academic instruction, the school serves as a central hub for families in the Weirton area, emphasizing a nurturing atmosphere that encourages early learning habits and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and parents, Millsop Primary aims to provide a stable and encouraging stepping stone for children before they transition to intermediate or middle school settings.
For more information, contact LAURETTA B MILLSOP PRIMARY SCHOOL at (304) 748-7760 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEIRTON, WV 26062
(304) 748-7760
LAURETTA B MILLSOP PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEIRTON, WV with about 97 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Brooke County Schools
- Total Students:
- 97
- Teachers:
- 6
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 97 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LAURETTA B MILLSOP PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 90.7%
- Black or African American
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 1.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.