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Capon Bridge Elementary School

99 Capon School St, Capon Bridge, WV 26711 · (304) 856-3329 · Hampshire County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL329 STUDENTS
Enrollment
329
Elementary
DISTRICT 332 · STATE 283
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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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
38
Kindergarten
63
Grade 1
52
Grade 2
37
Grade 3
51
Grade 4
53
Grade 5
35
Student demographics
White
31094%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
41%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 3%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Two+
134%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
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
17353%
Female
15647%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
27.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
22.0%
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
329
-16 (-5%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.5:1
was 14.1:1
% White
94%
was 92%
% Hispanic
1%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Capon Bridge Elementary School

Capon Bridge Elementary School is one of the mid-sized elementary campuss in Capon Bridge, West Virginia, part of Hampshire County Schools, with 329 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5.

Hampshire County Schools runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 2,650 students. Capon Bridge Elementary School is one of those campuses.

In terms of who attends, Capon Bridge Elementary School reports that nearly all students (94%) are White. The remainder breaks down as 4% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Hampshire County as a whole.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Capon Bridge Elementary School has 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 15.5:1. The state averages around 12.9:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, Hampshire County reports that median household earnings sit near $63,116, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. Capon Bridge Elementary School is one of 12 public schools in Hampshire County (combined enrollment of about 3,755 students).

The closest other public school is Capon Bridge Middle School, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within ten miles, there are 4 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Capon Bridge Elementary School has decreased 5%, going from 345 students in 2018 to 329 in 2025. Class-load math has widened: from 14.1:1 in 2018 to 15.5:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Hampshire County at a glance

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Population
23,465
Census ACS
Median income
$63,116
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
3,755 students

Quick facts

School name
Capon Bridge Elementary School
District
Hampshire County Schools
Address
99 Capon School St, Capon Bridge, WV 26711
Phone
(304) 856-3329
County
Hampshire County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
329
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
540042000245
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Capon Bridge Elementary School
How large is Capon Bridge Elementary School?
Capon Bridge Elementary School enrolls approximately 329 students in grades PK-05.
Is Capon Bridge Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Capon Bridge Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Capon Bridge Elementary School have?
Capon Bridge Elementary School employs 21 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Capon Bridge Elementary School?
Student demographics at Capon Bridge Elementary School are roughly 94% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Capon Bridge Elementary School?
Capon Bridge Elementary School is overseen by Hampshire County Schools in Hampshire County.
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