NEW MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL

NEW MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wetzel County Schools school district, located in NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV with about 892 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 68 teachers, NEW MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL 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.

NEW MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL, located at 20 E Benjamin Drive in New Martinsville, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Wetzel County School District. As a primary institution in the region, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students, typically covering the K–8 grade range. It functions as a focal point for academic development, fostering an environment that emphasizes core curriculum standards while preparing students for the transition to secondary education.

Beyond its academic offerings, NEW MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL plays a significant role in the social and extracurricular fabric of the town. The school encourages student participation in various programs, which often include athletics, arts, and community-focused activities, aimed at cultivating well-rounded development. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and student engagement, the school strives to support the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding New Martinsville community.

For more information, contact NEW MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL at (304) 455-2291 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

20 E BENJAMIN DRIVE
NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV 26155
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NEW MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEW MARTINSVILLE, WV with about 892 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
892
Teachers:
68.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 892 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending NEW MARTINSVILLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.

White
95.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%
Black or African American
1.3%
Two or more races
1.0%
Asian
0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.7%
Male
51.3%

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.