Fort Ashby Primary School

Fort Ashby Primary School serves 189 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Fort Ashby Primary School's student population of 189 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
189 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Fort Ashby Primary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
96%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.
0.08
This chart display the diversity score of Fort Ashby Primary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Fort Ashby Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Fort Ashby Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Fort Ashby Primary School?
189 students attend Fort Ashby Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Fort Ashby Primary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Ashby Primary School?
Fort Ashby Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Ashby Primary School offer ?
Fort Ashby Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Ashby Primary School part of?
Fort Ashby Primary School is part of Mineral County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 189 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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