Memorial Elementary School
Tel:
(304) 327-8016
Memorial Elementary School serves 177 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Memorial Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Memorial Elementary School's student population of 177 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 177 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Memorial Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 25% | 4% |
| White | 67% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.49 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mercer County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Memorial Elementary School is Bluefield High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bluefield Middle School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Brushfork Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bluefield Bluefield High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 636 students10
0.7 miles
535 W. Cumberland Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-9116 0.7 9-12 636 - Bluefield Brushfork Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 190 students10
1.1 miles
140 Brushfork School Road
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 325-7066 1.1 K-5 190 - Bluefield Bluefield Intermediate School Math: 38% | Reading: 38%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-5 | 355 students10
1.3 miles
1301 Southview Drive
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-8339 1.3 3-5 355 - Bluefield Whitethorn Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 157 students
1.3 miles
1919 Maryland Avenue
Bluefield, WV 24701
(304) 327-6217 1.3 K-2 157 - Bluefield Bluefield Alternative Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 9-12
1.9 miles
2002 Stadium Drive
Bluefield, WV 24702
(304) 325-2481 1.9 9-12 n/a
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