PADEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PADEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wetzel County Schools school district, located in PADEN CITY, WV with about 227 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 20 teachers, PADEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.
PADEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 510 N Second Avenue in Paden City, West Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As a public elementary institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for students in the surrounding area, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparing children for their future transition to secondary schooling. The school operates as part of the Tyler County Schools district, reflecting the region's commitment to community-centered education in a small-town setting.
The school is known for its tight-knit environment, where the faculty and staff emphasize a supportive atmosphere designed to help young learners succeed. Like many schools in West Virginia, Paden City Elementary integrates standard state curricula with extracurricular opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual curiosity and character development. By maintaining a focus on student engagement and community involvement, the school plays a vital role in shaping the lives of the youth within the Paden City area.
For more information, contact PADEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 337-2221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PADEN CITY, WV 26159
(304) 337-2221
PADEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PADEN CITY, WV with about 227 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Wetzel County Schools
- Total Students:
- 227
- Teachers:
- 20.2
- 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 227 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PADEN CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.