DUNLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DUNLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wayne County Schools school district, located in DUNLOW, WV with about 97 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, DUNLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
DUNLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public PK-5 institution located in the rural community of Dunlow, West Virginia, within the Wayne County School District. As a cornerstone of its small, close-knit community, the school focuses on providing foundational education to local children. Its remote location in Wayne County reflects the district’s commitment to maintaining neighborhood schools that serve students living in the surrounding Appalachian mountain region.
Academically, the school emphasizes core primary education, aiming to support student development through a standard curriculum tailored to elementary-aged learners. Because it is part of the Wayne County school system, it operates with the resources and oversight of the larger district while fostering a personalized environment typical of smaller elementary schools. The facility serves as a vital community hub, focusing on early literacy, numeracy, and social development for the youth of the Dunlow area.
For more information, contact DUNLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 385-4376 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
DUNLOW, WV 25511
(304) 385-4376
DUNLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in DUNLOW, WV with about 97 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Wayne County Schools
- Total Students:
- 97
- Teachers:
- 9.2
- 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 97 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DUNLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 99.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
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.