Academy Primary serves 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
351 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Academy Primary?
351 students attend Academy Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Academy Primary students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy Primary?
Academy Primary has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Academy Primary offer ?
Academy Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Academy Primary part of?
Academy Primary is part of Upshur County Schools School District.
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