CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Marshall County Schools school district, located in MOUNDSVILLE, WV with about 294 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th 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 23 teachers, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY 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.
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 750 Tomlinson Avenue in Moundsville, West Virginia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Marshall County School District. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational academic instruction for students in the early stages of their educational journey, typically covering pre-kindergarten through the upper elementary grades. The school is situated in the heart of Moundsville, functioning as a vital hub for neighborhood families and emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Central Elementary is committed to fostering student growth through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and community engagement. The school works closely with local stakeholders and parents to promote literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By maintaining a presence on Tomlinson Avenue, the school remains deeply integrated into the historic Moundsville area, aiming to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing space that prepares its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 843-4425 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MOUNDSVILLE, WV 26041
(304) 843-4425
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MOUNDSVILLE, WV with about 294 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Marshall County Schools
- Total Students:
- 294
- Teachers:
- 23.55
- 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 294 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 95.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.