ST. MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ST. MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Pleasants County Schools school district, located in ST MARYS, WV with about 233 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 17 teachers, ST. MARYS 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.

ST. MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public PK–4 institution located in the heart of St. Marys, West Virginia. Serving the local Pleasants County community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for young learners, emphasizing early literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. As part of the Pleasants County School District, it operates with a commitment to fostering a supportive, small-town learning environment where students can transition from early childhood education into their primary schooling years.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the St. Marys community, often serving as a central hub for local families and extracurricular engagement. With its location on Washington Street, the school maintains a traditional approach to education, prioritizing personal attention from staff and faculty. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a localized curriculum, St. Marys Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level while promoting the academic and personal growth of each child.

For more information, contact ST. MARYS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 684-3510 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.