GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Webster County Schools school district, located in COWEN, WV with about 406 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 26 teachers, GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the rural community of Cowen, West Virginia. Serving students in the Webster County School District, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local area, focusing on primary instruction from prekindergarten through the elementary grade levels. As a small-town school, it serves as a central hub for the community, emphasizing a supportive environment tailored to the needs of local families.
Academically, Glade Elementary follows the state-mandated curriculum set by the West Virginia Department of Education, providing instruction in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is characterized by its small class sizes, which allow for more individualized attention and a close-knit atmosphere among staff, students, and parents. By maintaining a focus on student growth and community involvement, Glade Elementary aims to provide a stable, foundational learning experience for children in the heart of Webster County.
For more information, contact GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 226-5353 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COWEN, WV 26206
(304) 226-5353
GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in COWEN, WV with about 406 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Webster County Schools
- Total Students:
- 406
- Teachers:
- 26.4
- 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 406 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending GLADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 98.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.