FAIRPLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FAIRPLAINS 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 214 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 19 teachers, FAIRPLAINS 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.
FAIRPLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 615 Broadway Avenue in Parkersburg, West Virginia, is a public school serving students in the Wood County School District. As a neighborhood elementary institution, it focuses on providing foundational education for children in the local community, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive environment for social and emotional development. The school plays a central role in the lives of Parkersburg families, striving to create a safe and engaging atmosphere that prepares students for their transition into middle school.
Like many schools within the Wood County system, Fairplains Elementary is committed to meeting state academic standards and incorporating extracurricular opportunities to round out the student experience. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with both students and parents to ensure that every child has the resources necessary to succeed. By maintaining a focus on community involvement and academic growth, Fairplains serves as a vital pillar in the educational landscape of the Parkersburg area.
For more information, contact FAIRPLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 420-9531 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PARKERSBURG, WV 26101-6637
(304) 420-9531
FAIRPLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PARKERSBURG, WV with about 214 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Wood County Schools
- Total Students:
- 214
- Teachers:
- 19
- 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 214 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FAIRPLAINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 52.8%
- Male
- 47.2%
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.