SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Roane County Schools school district, located in SPENCER, WV with about 552 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 85 Clay Road in Spencer, West Virginia, serves as a primary educational institution for the local Roane County community. As a cornerstone of the Spencer area, the school focuses on providing foundational instruction to elementary-aged children, fostering both academic growth and social development within a small-town environment. The school operates under the jurisdiction of the Roane County School District and is dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school.
The facility acts as a key community hub, reflecting the values and needs of the families in Spencer. By prioritizing a supportive learning atmosphere, the school emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and character education to ensure that students develop the necessary skills to thrive. Through its location in the county seat, Spencer Elementary plays a vital role in the regional education system, working to maintain educational standards and community engagement for the youth of Roane County.
For more information, contact SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 927-6428 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPENCER, WV 25276
(304) 927-6428
SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SPENCER, WV with about 552 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Roane County Schools
- Total Students:
- 552
- Teachers:
- 33
- 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 552 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SPENCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.0%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.