Berwind Elementary School serves 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Berwind Elementary School?
161 students attend Berwind Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Berwind Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Berwind Elementary School?
Berwind Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Berwind Elementary School offer ?
Berwind Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Berwind Elementary School part of?
Berwind Elementary School is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.
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