HINTON AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HINTON AREA ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Summers County Schools school district, located in HINTON, WV with about 391 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 29 teachers, HINTON AREA ELEMENTARY 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.

HINTON AREA ELEMENTARY School, located at 121 Park Avenue in Hinton, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community in Summers County. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of young students, typically covering grades Pre-K through 5. The school is part of the Summers County School District and plays a vital role in the small-town environment of Hinton, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where educators work to build core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a sense of community among students and families.

Beyond its core academic mission, HINTON AREA ELEMENTARY serves as a central point for student life and local engagement. The school often prioritizes a nurturing classroom environment that addresses the unique needs of a rural student population, aiming to prepare children for their transition into middle school. By providing structured extracurricular opportunities and maintaining close ties with the local community, the school strives to provide a stable and enriching educational experience that helps young residents of Hinton achieve their potential.

For more information, contact HINTON AREA ELEMENTARY at (304) 466-6024 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.