POCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
POCA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Putnam County Schools school district, located in POCA, WV with about 297 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 21 teachers, POCA ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
POCA ELEMENTARY School, located at 2986 Charleston Road in Poca, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Putnam County School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it provides instruction for students in the early grades, emphasizing the development of core academic skills, social growth, and a supportive learning environment. The school is centrally located to serve the families of the Poca area, functioning as a hub for local youth to begin their educational journeys.
Like many schools within the Putnam County system, POCA ELEMENTARY is committed to fostering student achievement through a blend of traditional instruction and the integration of modern educational resources. The school typically focuses on creating a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school, with a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to ensure that every student has the tools necessary for academic success.
For more information, contact POCA ELEMENTARY at (304) 755-7561 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
POCA, WV 25159
(304) 755-7561
POCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in POCA, WV with about 297 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Putnam County Schools
- Total Students:
- 297
- Teachers:
- 21
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 297 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending POCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.