HURRICANE TOWN ELEMENTARY

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hurricane Town Elementary, located at 300 Harbour Lane in Hurricane, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Putnam County School District. As a PK–5 elementary school, it is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for children in the Hurricane community. The school is known for its focus on building strong literacy and numeracy skills while providing a supportive environment that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners.

The school benefits from being part of a highly-regarded school district, often emphasizing community involvement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and local residents. With its location in the growing city of Hurricane, the school serves as a central hub for families, focusing on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school while upholding the values of the surrounding West Virginia community.

299

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HURRICANE TOWN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	2
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	3

White
288 (96.3 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)
Hispanic
2 (0.7 %)

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:	PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)562-3610
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 26

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HURRICANE TOWN ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HURRICANE TOWN ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	143	47.8%
Male	156	52.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th