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Doddridge County Early Learning Academy

289 Smithton Rd, West Union, WV 26456 · (304) 873-3955 · Doddridge County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL170 STUDENTS
Enrollment
170
Elementary
DISTRICT 251 · STATE 283
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
89
Kindergarten
81
Student demographics
White
16698%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
32%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Asian
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1%
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
9455%
Female
7645%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Doddridge County Early Learning AcademyDoddridge County Elementary SchoolDoddridge County Middle SchoolDoddridge County High School
Based on grade levels within Doddridge County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
170
+98 (+136%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.1:1
was 20.6:1
% White
98%
was 99%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Doddridge County Early Learning Academy

Doddridge County Early Learning Academy is a cozy primary school in West Union, West Virginia, run under Doddridge County Schools. The school works with 170 students in grades pre-K through K. By comparison, West Virginia's public schools average about 283 students each, so Doddridge County Early Learning Academy sits 40% below that benchmark.

Across the 4 schools in Doddridge County Schools (1,208 students total), Doddridge County Early Learning Academy accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Doddridge County Early Learning Academy shows that 98% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 13 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.1:1. That tracks the state average closely.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Doddridge County indicate the typical household earns roughly $57,401 per year, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 14% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Doddridge County Early Learning Academy is one of 4 public schools in Doddridge County (combined enrollment of about 1,208 students).

Doddridge County High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.2 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 3 other public schools cluster around Doddridge County Early Learning Academy.

Doddridge County Early Learning Academy operates from a small-town location.

Over the past 7-year window. Over the past 7-year window, the student count grew 136%: 72 students in 2018 compared to 170 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 20.6:1 in 2018 to 13.1:1 today.

Inside the community feed, posts here usually surface around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Doddridge County at a glance

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Population
7,711
Census ACS
Median income
$57,401
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,208 students

Quick facts

School name
Doddridge County Early Learning Academy
District
Doddridge County Schools
Address
289 Smithton Rd, West Union, WV 26456
Phone
(304) 873-3955
County
Doddridge County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–KG
Total enrollment
170
Teachers (FTE)
13
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
540027001493
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Doddridge County Schools
Other schools in West Union
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Doddridge County Early Learning Academy
How large is Doddridge County Early Learning Academy?
Doddridge County Early Learning Academy enrolls approximately 170 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Doddridge County Early Learning Academy serve?
Doddridge County Early Learning Academy serves grades PK-KG.
How many teachers does Doddridge County Early Learning Academy have?
Doddridge County Early Learning Academy employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.
How diverse is Doddridge County Early Learning Academy?
Doddridge County Early Learning Academy reports a student body of 98% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.
Who oversees Doddridge County Early Learning Academy?
Doddridge County Early Learning Academy is overseen by Doddridge County Schools in Doddridge County.
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