STANAFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
STANAFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Raleigh County Schools school district, located in BECKLEY, WV with about 287 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, STANAFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
STANAFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located on Stanaford Road in Beckley, West Virginia, is a public primary educational institution serving the local community within the Raleigh County School District. As a neighborhood school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in the early grades, emphasizing core academic skills such as literacy, mathematics, and social development. The school plays a vital role in the Beckley area, acting as a hub for families and striving to create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for their transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic programming, Stanaford Elementary is characterized by its commitment to student growth through a combination of classroom instruction and community engagement. Like many schools in the region, it works to foster a positive school culture by integrating extracurricular activities and local partnerships to enhance the educational experience. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and fostering a safe, structured environment, Stanaford Elementary aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while contributing to the overall educational goals of the Raleigh County school system.
For more information, contact STANAFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 256-4626 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BECKLEY, WV 25801
(304) 256-4626
STANAFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in BECKLEY, WV with about 287 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Raleigh County Schools
- Total Students:
- 287
- Teachers:
- 19
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 287 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending STANAFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 80.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.7%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
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.