Belington Elementary

Belington Elementary operates as a mid-sized primary school in Belington, West Virginia, operated by Barbour County Schools. Current enrollment sits at 280 students spanning grades pre-K through 4.

Across the 7 schools in Barbour County Schools (1,969 students total), Belington Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Belington Elementary records that nearly all students (99%) are White. The wider county runs roughly 91% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Belington Elementary has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.4:1. The state averages about 12.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Barbour County) shows that median household earnings sit near $51,394, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. Belington Elementary is one of 7 public schools in Barbour County (combined enrollment of about 1,969 students).

The closest other public school is Belington Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count decreased 11%: 313 students in 2018 compared to 280 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share rose from 94% to 99%.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.