RITCHIE COUNTY MIDDLE

RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS
201 RITCHIE CO SCHOOL RD STE 1
ELLENBORO, WV 26346
330 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Ritchie County Middle School, located in Ellenboro, West Virginia, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the students of Ritchie County. Situated along Ritchie County School Road, the facility functions as a central hub for adolescent development in the rural community, focusing on transitioning students from elementary education to the more rigorous academic demands of high school. The school is committed to providing a supportive environment that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth for its diverse student body.

Beyond standard core academics, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by integrating extracurricular activities and community engagement into its culture. As part of the Ritchie County Schools district, the institution works to maintain local standards of excellence while utilizing modern resources to prepare students for the technological and social challenges of the future. By maintaining a focus on student-teacher collaboration and fostering a sense of school spirit, Ritchie County Middle School plays a vital role in the long-term success and educational continuity of the Ellenboro area.
330
Total Students
31.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    319 (96.7 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)869-3512
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
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
Grade 5 77
Grade 6 80
Grade 7 84
Grade 8 89
Gender Ratio