Institute Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Institute Elementary School serves 134 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
134 students

Showing 1996–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
10 teachers

Showing 1995–2004. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
71%
4%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

White
25%
87%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
75%
0.44

Showing 1996–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%

Showing 1996–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Institute Elementary School?
134 students attend Institute Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Institute Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Institute Elementary School offer ?
Institute Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Institute Elementary School part of?
Institute Elementary School is part of Raleigh County Schools.

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