Elkins Third Ward Elementary School

Elkins Third Ward Elementary School, a reasonably sized elementary-level community in Elkins, West Virginia, one of the schools within Randolph County Schools, instructs 318 students, covering grades pre-K through 5.

Within Randolph County Schools, which oversees 14 schools and 3,494 students, Elkins Third Ward Elementary School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Elkins Third Ward Elementary School records that nearly all students (89%) are White. Beyond that, the school logs 6% multiracial, 4% Black. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 14.4:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.9:1, putting Elkins Third Ward Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Randolph County put median household income runs about $52,757, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Across Randolph County's 14 public schools (combined enrollment of about 3,494 students), Elkins Third Ward Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Elkins Middle School, around 0.5 miles off. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

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

Five-year trend. Elkins Third Ward Elementary School's enrollment has remained close to its prior level since 2018, when it stood at 322 (now 318).

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.