Moorefield Elementary School

400 North Main Street
Moorefield, WV 26836
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Moorefield Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Moorefield Elementary School is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
9%
2%
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Black
4%
4%
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White
83%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Moorefield Elementary School?
395 students attend Moorefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Moorefield Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moorefield Elementary School?
Moorefield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moorefield Elementary School offer ?
Moorefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moorefield Elementary School part of?
Moorefield Elementary School is part of Hardy County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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