WEST LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

122 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Liberty Elementary School, located on Van Meter Way in Wheeling, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ohio County Schools district. Positioned in a quiet, residential setting, the school is deeply integrated into the local West Liberty community, fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes personalized attention and student growth. As a public elementary school, it focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects like literacy and mathematics with social development, aiming to prepare students for the transition to middle school while maintaining high standards of excellence.

The school is widely recognized for its strong community support and active parental involvement, which contribute to a nurturing and stable atmosphere for its students. By leveraging its smaller size, West Liberty Elementary is able to cultivate a supportive culture where educators and staff can closely monitor student progress and provide tailored interventions. With a commitment to both academic achievement and character education, the school remains a vital pillar of the Wheeling area, dedicated to fostering a lifelong love of learning among its young population.

122

Total Students

7.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	2

White
113 (92.6 %)
Hispanic
3 (2.5 %)
Black
3 (2.5 %)
Two or More
2 (1.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.8 %)

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:	OHIO COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)336-7221
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
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 13

Kindergarten 16

Grade 1 17

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 19