BLUEFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
BLUEFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mercer County Schools school district, located in BLUEFIELD, WV with about 355 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 26 teachers, BLUEFIELD INTERMEDIATE 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.
BLUEFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, located at 1301 Southview Drive in Bluefield, West Virginia, is a public educational institution serving students in the Mercer County school district. Typically housing upper elementary and early middle school grades (often spanning grades 3 through 5), the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The facility serves as a vital hub for the local Bluefield community, emphasizing the transition from primary school to more specialized middle school instruction.
In addition to its academic curriculum, BLUEFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL aims to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes student growth and social-emotional development. The school works to integrate extracurricular opportunities and community engagement into the student experience, striving to prepare children for future academic success. As part of the Mercer County school system, it adheres to West Virginia state education standards while working to meet the unique needs of its diverse student population in the heart of Mercer County.
For more information, contact BLUEFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at (304) 327-8339 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BLUEFIELD, WV 24701-4317
(304) 327-8339
BLUEFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BLUEFIELD, WV with about 355 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:
- 355
- Teachers:
- 26.5
- 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 355 students
- White
- 58.9%
- Black or African American
- 31.8%
- Two or more races
- 8.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.6%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.