NUTTER FORT PRIMARY SCHOOL

NUTTER FORT PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrison County Schools school district, located in NUTTER FORT, WV with about 640 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 43 teachers, NUTTER FORT PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

NUTTER FORT PRIMARY SCHOOL, located in Nutter Fort, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it typically focuses on early childhood development, providing core instruction in foundational subjects such as reading, writing, and mathematics. The school is part of the Harrison County School District and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, safe environment where young students can develop both their academic skills and essential social behaviors during their formative years.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Nutter Fort, functioning as a hub for local families and children in the pre-K through elementary grade levels. By emphasizing age-appropriate learning strategies and community engagement, Nutter Fort Primary aims to build a strong educational baseline that prepares students for their transition to intermediate and middle school levels within the county system. Its location on Buckhannon Pike makes it a central and accessible landmark for the residents of the area.

For more information, contact NUTTER FORT PRIMARY SCHOOL at (304) 326-7520 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1302 BUCKHANNON PK
NUTTER FORT, WV 26301
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NUTTER FORT PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NUTTER FORT, WV with about 640 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
640
Teachers:
43.34
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

* 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 640 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NUTTER FORT PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.

White
89.8%
Two or more races
5.2%
Black or African American
3.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.