DUVAL PK-8

DUVAL PK-8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lincoln County Schools school district, located in GRIFFITHSVILLE, WV with about 521 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 42 teachers, DUVAL PK-8 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.

DUVAL PK-8 is a public school located in Griffithsville, West Virginia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Lincoln County School District, it functions as a foundational educational hub for the local rural community. The school is designed to provide a continuous learning environment that bridges early childhood development with the transitional years of middle school, aiming to prepare students for their eventual move to high school.

The school’s identity is deeply rooted in its small-town setting, often characterized by a close-knit environment where staff and faculty work to foster personalized relationships with students. Like many schools in the region, DUVAL PK-8 emphasizes core academic subjects, character development, and student engagement within a tight-knit community. It serves as a central focal point for the families of Griffithsville, providing not only academic instruction but also a consistent social environment for the area’s youth.

For more information, contact DUVAL PK-8 at (304) 524-2101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.