MONONGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MONONGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marion County Schools school district, located in MONONGAH, WV with about 367 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 25 teachers, MONONGAH ELEMENTARY 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.
MONONGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 628 Walnut Street in the small town of Monongah, West Virginia. Serving students in the local Marion County community, the school functions as a foundational educational hub for children in their early academic years. It is situated in a region with a deep historical connection to the coal mining industry, and the school remains an integral part of the local town identity.
As a part of the Marion County Schools district, Monongah Elementary focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for student development. Like many schools in the area, it emphasizes community involvement and personalized attention, aiming to prepare its students for their transition to middle school. The school facilities serve as a focal point for families in Monongah, reflecting the district’s commitment to maintaining neighborhood-based education within West Virginia’s public school system.
For more information, contact MONONGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 367-2159 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MONONGAH, WV 26554-9999
(304) 367-2159
MONONGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MONONGAH, WV with about 367 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Marion County Schools
- Total Students:
- 367
- Teachers:
- 25
- 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 367 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MONONGAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 51.0%
- Male
- 49.0%
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.