Ghent Elementary

Ghent Elementary is one of the cozy primary schools in Ghent, West Virginia, overseen by Raleigh County Schools, with 201 students on its rolls from grades pre-K through 5. Compared to the state average of about 283 students per school, that is 29% below typical.

Across the 26 schools in Raleigh County Schools (10,350 students total), Ghent Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On demographics, Ghent Elementary reports that nearly all students (98%) are White. The wider county runs roughly 87% White, putting the school's mix noticeably more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, The school reports having 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.2:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.9:1, putting Ghent Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, the surrounding county (Raleigh County) logs that median household earnings sit near $52,150, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 17%. Ghent Elementary is one of 27 public schools in Raleigh County (combined enrollment of about 10,350 students).

Shady Spring Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 4.2 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Ghent Elementary.

Ghent Elementary operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Ghent Elementary has decreased 16%, going from 239 students in 2018 to 201 in 2025. Class-load math has fell: from 13.3:1 in 2018 to 11.2:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Ghent Elementary community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.