WHITESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

37949 COAL RIVER ROAD
WHITESVILLE, WV 25209

105 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Whitesville Elementary School is located in the small community of Whitesville, West Virginia, serving students in the heart of Boone County. As a public institution within the local school district, the school functions as a foundational pillar for the area’s youth, focusing on core academic development in a rural, close-knit setting. The school is situated along Coal River Road, a primary route in the region, reflecting its role as a central hub for families residing in and around the Coal River valley.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Whitesville Elementary plays an essential role in the social and community life of its residents. Like many schools in this region of West Virginia, it aims to provide a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique needs of a small-town student body. By fostering community engagement and prioritizing fundamental education, the school remains a key landmark for local families, working to prepare students for their transition to secondary education while preserving the spirit of the Whitesville area.

105

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WHITESVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Black	1

White
104 (99.0 %)
Black
1 (1.0 %)

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:	BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)854-1301
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	105
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
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 11

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 14

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 17