MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Wood County Schools school district, located in PARKERSBURG, WV with about 255 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 26 teachers, MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1301 Hillcrest St in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Wood County School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to providing a structured learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school plays an active role in the local community, emphasizing the development of foundational skills and social growth in a supportive, neighborhood-centered setting.

Like many schools in the region, Martin Elementary prioritizes a collaborative approach to education, encouraging involvement from parents and community members to enhance student success. The school is dedicated to preparing its young learners for the transition to middle school by fostering a positive school climate, implementing state-aligned curricula, and promoting extracurricular opportunities that encourage both academic curiosity and personal character development.

For more information, contact MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 420-9625 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.