MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County Schools school district, located in PRINCETON, WV with about 274 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 12 teachers, MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 2121 Athens Road in Princeton, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mercer County Schools district. Dedicated to fostering the academic and social development of its students, the school provides a structured learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners in the Princeton community. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and community engagement, Melrose Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future academic endeavors while maintaining a supportive atmosphere for faculty, staff, and families.
As a neighborhood school, Melrose Elementary plays an integral role in the local educational landscape of Mercer County. The school typically focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills in a safe environment. Through its location on Athens Road, the school remains accessible to local residents, serving as a primary hub for childhood education and community collaboration in the Princeton area.
For more information, contact MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 425-3757 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PRINCETON, WV 24739
(304) 425-3757
MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PRINCETON, WV with about 274 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:
- 274
- Teachers:
- 12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 274 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.