RITCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RITCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ohio County Schools school district, located in WHEELING, WV with about 299 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 25 teachers, RITCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

RITCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 3700 Wood Street in Wheeling, West Virginia, is a public school serving students in Ohio County. As part of the Ohio County Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while supporting the social and emotional development of its diverse student body. The school serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, reflecting the values and community-oriented spirit typical of the Wheeling area.

The school focuses on providing a well-rounded education, often incorporating various extracurricular activities and academic enrichment programs to engage its young learners. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community involvement, Ritchie Elementary strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. It is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who work collaboratively with parents and the broader Wheeling community to create a safe, supportive, and effective educational experience for every child.

For more information, contact RITCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 243-0372 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3700 WOOD ST
WHEELING, WV 26003-4399
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RITCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WHEELING, WV with about 299 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
299
Teachers:
25
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

* 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 299 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RITCHIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.

White
73.9%
Black or African American
14.7%
Two or more races
9.7%
Asian
1.0%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

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.