EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

428 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary School, located in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serves as a central hub for early childhood education within the Wood County School District. As a public elementary institution, it is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the building of a strong community culture among its students and staff. The school emphasizes the importance of early literacy and mathematics while encouraging students to explore their interests through various classroom activities and school-wide initiatives.

Beyond academics, Emerson Elementary places a high value on parental and community engagement, recognizing that a collaborative approach is essential for student success. The school maintains a supportive atmosphere where educators work to prepare young learners for the transition to middle school by instilling core values of respect, responsibility, and curiosity. By providing a structured yet nurturing environment, Emerson Elementary strives to help every student reach their full potential within the Parkersburg community.

428

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	392
Hispanic	4
Black	6
Asian	8
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
392 (91.6 %)
Two or More
17 (4.0 %)
Asian
8 (1.9 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)420-9528
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 22

Kindergarten 67

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	67
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	69
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	65
Grade 5	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for EMERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	201	47%
Male	227	53%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)