GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8)
GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8) is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County Schools school district, located in PRINCETON, WV with about 674 students offering grade levels from 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, GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8) has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Glenwood School is a public K-8 institution located in Princeton, West Virginia, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Mercer County School District, the school functions as a foundational academic hub for the local community, emphasizing the transition from early childhood education through the middle school years. Its location on Glenwood Park Road places it within a quiet, residential area, providing a focused environment for students to develop their core educational skills before moving on to high school.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering both academic growth and social development during the formative years of childhood and early adolescence. By housing grades K-8 under one roof, Glenwood School offers a consistent educational experience that allows for longitudinal support of students. As a central fixture in the Princeton area, the school plays a vital role in the community by preparing its student body for the rigorous academic demands of secondary education while maintaining a supportive and structured learning atmosphere.
For more information, contact GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8) at (304) 425-2445 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PRINCETON, WV 24739
(304) 425-2445
GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8) is a public Title I school in PRINCETON, WV with about 674 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Mercer County Schools
- Total Students:
- 674
- Teachers:
- 42.5
- 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 674 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8) is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.