BIG ELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BIG ELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrison County Schools school district, located in SHINNSTON, WV with about 717 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, BIG ELM ELEMENTARY 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.
BIG ELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary school located in Shinnston, West Virginia, serving students in Harrison County. As part of the Harrison County School District, the school is situated in a rural setting, providing a community-focused learning environment for young students. It is dedicated to fostering foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional development in the early years of education.
The school is known for its role in the Shinnston community, functioning as a hub for local families and children. Like many elementary schools in the region, Big Elm emphasizes a supportive classroom atmosphere, extracurricular engagement, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school. Through its local partnerships and dedicated staff, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.
For more information, contact BIG ELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 326-7280 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SHINNSTON, WV 26431
(304) 326-7280
BIG ELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SHINNSTON, WV with about 717 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Harrison County Schools
- Total Students:
- 717
- Teachers:
- 44.29
- 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 717 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIG ELM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.2%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.4%
- Male
- 51.6%
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.