Home > West Virginia > Raleigh County > Beckley

Institute Elementary School (Closed 2005)

301 Park Ave
Beckley, WV 25801

View full size Get directions

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

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Institute Elementary School
Kind	18
1	26
2	20
3	23
4	24
5	23

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

134 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1988-2025)
Year	Institute Elementary School
2025	134
2024	134
2023	134
2022	134
2021	134
2020	134
2019	134
2018	134
2017	134
2016	134
2015	134
2004	134
2003	150
2002	152
2001	152
2000	147
1999	173
1998	203
1997	207
1996	190
1995	198
1994	244
1993	234
1992	237
1991	244
1990	254
1989	268
1988	281

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)

10 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1988-2004)
Year	Institute Elementary School
2004	10
2003	12
2002	12
2001	13
2000	15
1999	15
1998	15
1997	15
1996	16
1995	15
1994	16
1993	16
1992	16
1991	18
1990	17
1989	16
1988	17

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Rankings

This School

State Level (WV)

Student-Teacher Ratio

n/a

13:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1988-2004)
Year	Institute Elementary School	West Virginia	Raleigh County Schools
2004	13:1	15:1	15:1
2003	13:1	15:1	15:1
2002	13:1	15:1	15:1
2001	12:1	15:1	15:1
2000	10:1	15:1	15:1
1999	12:1	15:1	16:1
1998	14:1	15:1	16:1
1997	14:1	15:1	15:1
1996	12:1	15:1	16:1
1995	13:1	16:1	16:1
1994	15:1	16:1	17:1
1993	15:1	16:1	18:1
1992	15:1	16:1	17:1
1991	14:1	16:1	16:1
1990	15:1	16:1	16:1
1989	17:1	16:1	17:1
1988	17:1	16:1	17:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2000-2025)
Year	Institute Elementary School	West Virginia	Raleigh County Schools
2025	1%	1%
2024	1%	1%
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	1%	1%	1%
2021	1%	1%
2020	1%	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%	1%
2004	1%	1%	1%
2000	2%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2025)
Year	Institute Elementary School	West Virginia	Raleigh County Schools
2025	3%	3%
2024	3%	2%
2023	3%	2%	1%
2022	3%	2%	1%
2021	3%	2%	2%
2020	3%	2%	1%
2019	3%	2%	1%
2018	3%	2%	1%
2017	3%	2%	1%
2016	3%	2%	1%
2015	3%	2%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

71%

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2025)
Year	Institute Elementary School	West Virginia	Raleigh County Schools
2025	71%	4%
2024	71%	4%
2023	71%	4%	8%
2022	71%	4%	8%
2021	71%	4%	8%
2020	71%	4%	8%
2019	71%	4%	8%
2018	71%	4%	9%
2017	71%	4%	9%
2016	71%	4%	9%
2015	71%	5%	11%
2004	71%	5%	11%
2003	64%	4%	10%
2002	64%	4%	11%
2001	62%	4%	10%
2000	63%	3%	10%
1999	66%	4%	10%
1998	63%	4%	10%
1997	65%	4%	11%
1996	67%	4%	10%
1995	62%	4%	10%
1994	59%	4%	11%
1993	51%	4%	9%
1992	43%	4%	9%
1991	44%	4%	9%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

25%

87%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2025)
Year	Institute Elementary School	West Virginia	Raleigh County Schools
2025	25%	87%
2024	25%	88%
2023	25%	89%	85%
2022	25%	89%	85%
2021	25%	89%	85%
2020	25%	90%	86%
2019	25%	90%	86%
2018	26%	90%	87%
2017	26%	90%	87%
2016	26%	90%	87%
2015	26%	90%	75%
2004	25%	93%	88%
2003	33%	94%	89%
2002	33%	95%	88%
2001	35%	95%	89%
2000	35%	96%	89%
1999	32%	96%	89%
1998	34%	96%	89%
1997	34%	96%	89%
1996	32%	96%	89%
1995	37%	96%	89%
1994	41%	96%	89%
1993	48%	96%	90%
1992	55%	96%	90%
1991	56%	96%	90%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

0.44

0.23

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2025)
Year	Institute Elementary School	West Virginia	Raleigh County Schools
2025	0.44	0.24
2024	0.44	0.22
2023	0.44	0.21	0.27
2022	0.44	0.21	0.26
2021	0.44	0.21	0.27
2020	0.44	0.19	0.26
2019	0.44	0.19	0.26
2018	0.43	0.19	0.24
2017	0.43	0.19	0.24
2016	0.43	0.19	0.24
2015	0.43	0.19	0.32
2004	0.44	0.12	0.21
2003	0.49	0.12	0.21
2002	0.49	0.10	0.21
2001	0.50	0.10	0.20
2000	0.49	0.08	0.20
1999	0.47	0.07	0.19
1998	0.49	0.07	0.19
1997	0.47	0.07	0.19
1996	0.45	0.08	0.20
1995	0.48	0.08	0.19
1994	0.49	0.08	0.19
1993	0.51	0.08	0.19
1992	0.52	0.08	0.19
1991	0.50	0.08	0.18

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

69%

50%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1991-2025)
Year	Institute Elementary School	West Virginia	Raleigh County Schools
2025	69%	50%
2024	69%	50%
2023	69%	50%	51%
2022	69%	50%	52%
2021	69%	50%	51%
2020	69%	48%	48%
2019	69%	48%	48%
2018	69%	14%	24%
2017	69%	14%	24%
2016	69%	22%	25%
2015	69%	22%	23%
2004	69%	39%	44%
2003	54%	38%	39%
2002	70%	39%	44%
2001	70%	39%	44%
2000	69%	40%	45%
1999	71%	41%	44%
1998	65%	41%	43%
1997	66%	40%	42%
1996	61%	39%	41%
1995	59%	39%	40%
1994	57%	36%	40%
1993	54%	35%	37%
1992	58%	34%	36%
1991	53%	32%	30%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2025)
Year	Institute Elementary School	West Virginia	Raleigh County Schools
2025	7%	5%
2024	7%	5%
2023	7%	5%	8%
2022	7%	5%	8%
2021	7%	5%	8%
2020	7%	5%	8%
2019	7%	5%	8%
2018	6%	2%	4%
2017	6%	2%	4%
2016	6%	3%	4%
2015	6%	4%	3%
2004	7%	10%	11%
2003	9%	10%	10%
2002	13%	11%	12%
2001	13%	11%	11%
2000	14%	10%	11%
1999	7%	10%	10%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Raleigh County Schools

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.

Recent Articles

July 29, 2026

The School Choice Comparison Worksheet: 15 Factors Beyond Test Scores

Compare public schools with confidence using this 15-factor worksheet that looks beyond test scores to school culture, programs, safety, and student support.

July 29, 2026

Boundary Changes and Rezoning: How to Protect Your Child's School Plan

Learn why school boundary changes happen, how rezoning affects families, and the practical steps parents can take to protect their child's educational plan.