PRICHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PRICHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Wayne County Schools school district, located in PRICHARD, WV with about 145 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 9 teachers, PRICHARD 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.
PRICHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located at 500 Prichard Road in Prichard, West Virginia. Serving the local community within Wayne County, the school functions as a foundational educational institution focused on the academic and social development of primary-level students. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Wayne County Schools district, adhering to state curriculum standards while fostering a supportive environment for children in the surrounding rural area.
As a neighborhood school, Prichard Elementary emphasizes the importance of early childhood education and community engagement. The facility is designed to provide a safe and structured setting where students can build core competencies in subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science. By maintaining a localized approach to instruction, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining strong ties to the families and residents of the Prichard community.
For more information, contact PRICHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 486-5096 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PRICHARD, WV 25555
(304) 486-5096
PRICHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in PRICHARD, WV with about 145 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:
- 145
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 145 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PRICHARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 98.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 50.3%
- Male
- 49.7%
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.