FOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL
FOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mineral County Schools school district, located in KEYSER, WV with about 105 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 8 teachers, FOUNTAIN PRIMARY 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.
FOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school located in Keyser, West Virginia, serving students in Mineral County. As a primary-level institution, the school focuses on providing foundational education for young children, typically covering early childhood through the primary grades. It operates as part of the local school district’s mission to foster academic growth and social development within the rural community of Keyser.
The school is situated on Fountain School Road, serving as a central community hub for families in the surrounding area. Like many schools in the region, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to help students transition from early developmental stages into more structured academic settings. The school is committed to standard state curricula while maintaining a focus on the specific needs of its local student population, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education in a small-town atmosphere.
For more information, contact FOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL at (304) 788-4215 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
KEYSER, WV 26726
(304) 788-4215
FOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in KEYSER, WV with about 105 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Mineral County Schools
- Total Students:
- 105
- Teachers:
- 8.99
- 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 105 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FOUNTAIN PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.1%
- Two or more races
- 1.9%
- Female
- 44.8%
- Male
- 55.2%
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.