Switchback Elementary School serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
35%
4%
White
65%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Switchback Elementary School?
215 students attend Switchback Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Switchback Elementary School students are White, and 35% of students are Black.
What grades does Switchback Elementary School offer ?
Switchback Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Switchback Elementary School part of?
Switchback Elementary School is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.
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