War Elementary School (Closed 2009)

War Elementary School serves 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
5%
4%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.10
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend War Elementary School?
371 students attend War Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of War Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of War Elementary School?
War Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does War Elementary School offer ?
War Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is War Elementary School part of?
War Elementary School is part of Mcdowell County Schools.

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