HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

75 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hillsboro Elementary School is a small, rural public school located in the heart of Hillsboro, West Virginia. Serving students in Pocahontas County, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the local community, providing primary education in a scenic, mountainous setting. As part of a smaller school district, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of community connection.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Pocahontas County, reflecting the values and characteristics of the surrounding Appalachian region. Because of its location on Seneca Trail, it serves as a vital hub for local families, focusing on foundational academic growth while fostering an atmosphere that encourages social development and local pride. Although small in size, the school remains committed to providing essential educational resources to ensure its students are prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Total Students

8.8

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HILLSBORO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Two or More	1

White
74 (98.7 %)
Two or More
1 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	POCAHONTAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)653-4221
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	75
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 13

Grade 2 12

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 10

Grade 5 11