BURCH PK8

BURCH PK8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mingo County Schools school district, located in DELBARTON, WV with about 543 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, BURCH PK8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Burch PK-8 is a public school located in Delbarton, West Virginia, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Mingo County School District, the institution acts as a central educational hub for the local community, providing foundational academic instruction to students throughout their primary and middle school years. The school operates under the oversight of the West Virginia Department of Education, adhering to state standards to prepare students for their eventual transition to high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the Delbarton area, embodying the "Bulldog" spirit reflected in its mascot and the address of its campus. By offering a continuous educational pathway from the earliest stages of development through the eighth grade, Burch PK-8 focuses on fostering a consistent learning environment. Its affiliation with the state educational system ensures that it utilizes regional resources and curriculum frameworks designed to support student growth in a rural West Virginia setting.

For more information, contact BURCH PK8 at (304) 475-2700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

275 BULLDOG BLVD
DELBARTON, WV 25670
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BURCH PK8 is a public Title I school in DELBARTON, WV with about 543 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
543
Teachers:
32
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
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 543 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BURCH PK8 is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.7%
Black or African American
1.3%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%
Asian
0.2%

Female
51.2%
Male
48.8%

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.