SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

159 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sutton Elementary School is a public school located in the town of Sutton, West Virginia, serving students within the Braxton County School District. As a rural community institution, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, focusing on core academic standards while fostering a supportive and localized learning environment. The school plays a central role in the community, reflecting the values and educational goals of the surrounding area.

In addition to its academic programs, Sutton Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student development. By maintaining a small-town atmosphere, the school strives to provide personalized attention to its students, helping them navigate their early formative years. Its location on North Hill Road places it at the heart of the community, serving as a primary site for early childhood development and essential preparation for students transitioning to middle and high school levels within the county system.

159

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	153
Two or More	6

White
153 (96.2 %)
Two or More
6 (3.8 %)

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:	BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)765-5202
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 37

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 18

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 26