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 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
2%
Black
71%
4%
White
25%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
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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