Bluefield Primary School serves 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bluefield Primary School's student population of 349 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
349 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bluefield Primary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
25%
4%
White
58%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
33.8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bluefield Primary School?
349 students attend Bluefield Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bluefield Primary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bluefield Primary School?
Bluefield Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluefield Primary School offer ?
Bluefield Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bluefield Primary School part of?
Bluefield Primary School is part of Mercer County Schools.
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