WELLSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL

WELLSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brooke County Schools school district, located in WELLSBURG, WV with about 206 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 17 teachers, WELLSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

WELLSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school located at 1448 Main Street in Wellsburg, West Virginia. As part of the Brooke County School District, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education for students in the primary grade levels. Its location in the heart of Wellsburg places it within a historic town setting along the Ohio River, where it functions as a central hub for early childhood learning and academic development.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both core academic skills—such as literacy and mathematics—and social-emotional growth. By focusing on the developmental needs of young children, Wellsburg Primary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to intermediate and middle school levels. With a commitment to the local community, the school plays a vital role in the educational infrastructure of Brooke County, prioritizing student engagement and the building of a strong academic foundation.

For more information, contact WELLSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL at (304) 737-0133 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1448 MAIN STREET
WELLSBURG, WV 26070
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WELLSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WELLSBURG, WV with about 206 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
206
Teachers:
17
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

* 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 206 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WELLSBURG PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
91.7%
Two or more races
5.3%
Black or African American
2.9%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.