LASHMEET/MATOAKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LASHMEET/MATOAKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County Schools school district, located in MATOAKA, WV with about 224 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 23 teachers, LASHMEET/MATOAKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

LASHMEET/MATOAKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Matoaka, West Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community by providing foundational education for elementary-aged students. As part of the Mercer County School district, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic standards while fostering the social and emotional growth of its pupils. Its rural setting reflects the close-knit nature of the surrounding area, with the school often serving as a primary hub for community involvement and student development.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum that balances classroom instruction with extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and community engagement, Lashmeet/Matoaka Elementary strives to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Whether through classroom activities or school-wide initiatives, the institution is committed to promoting a positive educational culture that encourages students to achieve their academic potential within their local community.

For more information, contact LASHMEET/MATOAKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 467-8282 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5709 MATOAKA ROAD
MATOAKA, WV 24736
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LASHMEET/MATOAKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MATOAKA, WV with about 224 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
224
Teachers:
23
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 224 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LASHMEET/MATOAKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
97.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
0.4%
Two or more races
0.4%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.