MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County Schools school district, located in BLUEFIELD, WV with about 177 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd 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 13 teachers, MEMORIAL 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.

MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 319 Memorial Avenue in Bluefield, West Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s educational landscape. As part of the Mercer County School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students during their foundational elementary years. The school provides a structured learning environment where staff and faculty work to implement a curriculum designed to meet state standards while preparing children for future academic success.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Memorial Elementary is deeply integrated into the Bluefield community, serving as a hub for student engagement and family involvement. The school typically emphasizes a supportive and inclusive atmosphere, encouraging students to develop essential character traits alongside their studies. By focusing on a collaborative partnership between parents, educators, and the local community, Memorial Elementary strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its student body in Southern West Virginia.

For more information, contact MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 327-8016 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

319 MEMORIAL AVENUE
BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-4939
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MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BLUEFIELD, WV with about 177 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
177
Teachers:
13
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd 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 177 students

White
67.2%
Black or African American
25.4%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
Asian
0.6%

Female
48.6%
Male
51.4%

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.