Buis Intermediate (Closed 2009)

Buis Intermediate serves 283 students in grades 3-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
3%
4%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Buis Intermediate?
283 students attend Buis Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Buis Intermediate students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Buis Intermediate?
Buis Intermediate has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Buis Intermediate offer ?
Buis Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Buis Intermediate part of?
Buis Intermediate is part of Upshur County Schools.

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