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Berkeley Heights Elementary School

726 Hack Wilson Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401 · (304) 263-3520 · Berkeley County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL695 STUDENTS
Enrollment
695
Elementary
DISTRICT 449 · STATE 283
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
35 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
250
Kindergarten
145
Grade 1
149
Grade 2
151
Student demographics
White
41359%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
527%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 3%
Black
10415%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 4%
Asian
71%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
11517%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 5%
Native American
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
36653%
Female
32947%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
22.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
27.0%
WV avg 27.8%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
695
-120 (-15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
19.9:1
was 20.0:1
% White
59%
was 59%
% Hispanic
7%
was 12%
% Black
15%
was 13%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Berkeley Heights Elementary School

Located at 726 Hack Wilson Way, in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Berkeley Heights Elementary School is a large elementary school that enrolls 695 students (grades pre-K through 2), overseen by Berkeley County Schools. By comparison, West Virginia's public schools average about 283 students each, so Berkeley Heights Elementary School sits 146% above that benchmark.

Within Berkeley County Schools, which oversees 32 schools and 20,006 students, Berkeley Heights Elementary School is one campus in the system.

In terms of who attends, Berkeley Heights Elementary School records that 59% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder is composed of 17% multiracial, 15% Black, 7% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 81% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school employs 35 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 19.9:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 12.9:1 average.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Berkeley County) records that the typical household earns roughly $80,815 per year, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. In all, Berkeley County runs 33 public schools (combined enrollment of about 20,006 students), of which Berkeley Heights Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Martinsburg High School, roughly 0.3 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Berkeley Heights Elementary School operates from a city-core location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Berkeley Heights Elementary School has contracted 15%, going from 815 students in 2018 to 695 in 2025. Over the same period, the Hispanic share contracted from 12% to 7%.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Berkeley County at a glance

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Population
129,514
Census ACS
Median income
$80,815
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
20,006 students

Quick facts

School name
Berkeley Heights Elementary School
District
Berkeley County Schools
Address
726 Hack Wilson Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401
Phone
(304) 263-3520
County
Berkeley County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
695
Teachers (FTE)
35
Student–teacher ratio
19.9:1
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
540006001222
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Berkeley County Schools
Other schools in Martinsburg
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Berkeley Heights Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School enrolls approximately 695 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Berkeley Heights Elementary School serve?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Berkeley Heights Elementary School is approximately 19.9:1 (35 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
At Berkeley Heights Elementary School, the student body is approximately 59% White, 7% Hispanic, 15% Black, 1% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Is Berkeley Heights Elementary School public or private?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Berkeley County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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