FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the McDowell County Schools school district, located in BIG SANDY, WV with about 160 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 12 teachers, FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 13 Falcon Drive in Big Sandy, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated in the rural landscape of McDowell County, the school provides primary education to students in the area, typically focusing on fostering essential academic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics while promoting social development in a small-town environment.

As a part of the McDowell County school system, the institution plays a vital role in the Big Sandy community, functioning as a hub for local families. Like many schools in the region, Fall River Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere tailored to the needs of its students, striving to prepare them for middle school and future academic success despite the geographic and socioeconomic challenges often faced by schools in Southern West Virginia.

For more information, contact FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 656-7665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.