ELKINS THIRD WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ELKINS THIRD WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Randolph County Schools school district, located in ELKINS, WV with about 322 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, ELKINS THIRD WARD 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.
ELKINS THIRD WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Elkins, West Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community, providing educational services to students from kindergarten through the elementary grades. As a public institution within the Randolph County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social development, and personal growth. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, where educators and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that every student has the resources necessary to succeed in a changing academic landscape.
Beyond its core curriculum, Elkins Third Ward Elementary focuses on cultivating a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement. The school prioritizes building strong character and resilience in its students, often hosting local events and activities that integrate the school with the broader Elkins community. By maintaining high expectations and providing consistent support, the school strives to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, upholding a long-standing tradition of excellence in Randolph County education.
For more information, contact ELKINS THIRD WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 636-9183 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ELKINS, WV 26241-3399
(304) 636-9183
ELKINS THIRD WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ELKINS, WV with about 322 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Randolph County Schools
- Total Students:
- 322
- Teachers:
- 21
- 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
* 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 322 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ELKINS THIRD WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 92.2%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.