WASHINGTON DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WASHINGTON DISTRICT ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Upshur County Schools school district, located in BUCKHANNON, WV with about 122 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 9 teachers, WASHINGTON DISTRICT 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.
WASHINGTON DISTRICT ELEMENTARY, located at 5078 Tallmansville Road in Buckhannon, West Virginia, is a public school serving students in the Upshur County School District. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many elementary schools in the region, it strives to create a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school while fostering social-emotional development.
The school is an integral part of the Buckhannon community, reflecting the values and educational priorities of Upshur County. Beyond its classroom curriculum, WASHINGTON DISTRICT ELEMENTARY typically engages in activities that promote student involvement, school spirit, and community partnership. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and personalized attention, the school serves as a cornerstone for local families, working to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary for academic success within the West Virginia public school system.
For more information, contact WASHINGTON DISTRICT ELEMENTARY at (304) 472-6599 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
BUCKHANNON, WV 26201
(304) 472-6599
WASHINGTON DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BUCKHANNON, WV with about 122 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Upshur County Schools
- Total Students:
- 122
- Teachers:
- 9.48
- 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 122 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WASHINGTON DISTRICT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Female
- 45.1%
- Male
- 54.9%
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.