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Which teacher or staff member at GLENWOOD SCHOOL (K-8) deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
614
Elementary
DISTRICT 259 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540084000685
Glenwood School (K-8)
1734 Glenwood Park Rd, Princeton, WV 24739 · (304) 425-5970 · Mercer County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL614 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
46 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.1:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 | 9% |
| Grade 1 | 60 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 65 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 52 | 8% |
| Grade 4 | 68 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 65 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 87 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 85 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 77 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (55) is 29% smaller than its 8th grade class (77).
Student demographics
21%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 23% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
52.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
40.0%
WV avg 27.8%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 40 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all West Virginia schools, those numbers are about 40 and 28.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Glenwood School (K-8) ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia | In Mercer County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 40.0% | #106 of 350 | #2 of 14 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #46 of 348 | #2 of 14 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 614 | #16 of 417 | #1 of 17 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #137 of 285 | #7 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.9% | #105 of 286 | #8 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -8.9% | #205 of 260 | #9 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
614
+4 (+1%) vs 2020
+16% since 1990-91, when it was 529
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 14.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 614 | 45.8 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 620 | 45.8 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 600 | 42.5 | 14.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 610 | 42 | 14.5:1 | 50% (303) |
| 2017-18 | 674 | 42.5 | 15.9:1 | 56% (375) |
| 2015-16 | 711 | 45 | 15.8:1 | 49% (345) |
| 2010-11 | 733 | 53 | 13.8:1 | 52% (382) |
| 2000-01 | 651 | 41 | 15.9:1 | 48% (315) |
| 1990-91 | 529 | 27 | 19.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Glenwood School (K-8).
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (674 to 614); teachers up 8% (42.5 to 45.8).
About Glenwood School (K-8)
Glenwood School (K-8) is classified as an elementary school. It is located in Princeton, West Virginia. The school's enrollment of 614 students covers kindergarten through 8. Enrollment is 117% higher than the average for elementary schools in West Virginia, which is about 283.
Mercer County Schools is the local district for Glenwood School (K-8). It runs 25 schools with 8,310 students.
Most students at Glenwood School (K-8) are White: 89% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 6% multiracial and 4% Black. County-wide, about 89% of residents are White. The chance that two students picked at random at Glenwood School (K-8) belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 21%.
Glenwood School (K-8) employs 45.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 13.4:1. Elementary schools in West Virginia have a similar average ratio of 12.9:1.
Census estimates describe Mercer County this way: median household income is about $53,210, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 13% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Mercer County number 27 and enroll about 8,310.
Of nearby public schools, Mountain Valley Elementary School is the closest, at about 2.3 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
Glenwood School (K-8) has an NCES locale of Town: Distant.
Enrollment at Glenwood School (K-8) was 610 in 2020-21 and 614 in 2024-25, a change of less than 3%. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 14.5:1; by 2024-25 it was 13.4:1.
Families, students, and staff can use this page to discuss sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Glenwood School (K-8). Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.
Mercer County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
58,563
Census ACS
Median income
$53,210
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
27
8,310 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mercer County Schools
- Princeton Senior High SchoolHigh · 925 students
- Pikeview High SchoolHigh · 629 students
- Bluefield High SchoolHigh · 618 students
- Pikeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 502 students
- Princeton Middle SchoolMiddle · 488 students
- Princeton Primary SchoolElementary · 448 students
Other schools in Princeton
- Princeton Senior High SchoolHigh · 925 students
- Pikeview High SchoolHigh · 629 students
- Pikeview Middle SchoolMiddle · 502 students
- Princeton Middle SchoolMiddle · 488 students
- Princeton Primary SchoolElementary · 448 students
- Silver Springs Early Learning CenterElementary · 335 students
Nearby schools
- Mountain Valley Elementary School2.3 mi · 273
- Princeton Primary School3.1 mi · 448
- Princeton Senior High School3.2 mi · 925
- Compass Virtual Academy3.5 mi · 42
- Princeton Middle School3.5 mi · 488
- Mercer Elementary3.5 mi · 258
Frequently asked questions
About Glenwood School (K-8)What is the total enrollment at Glenwood School (K-8)?
Glenwood School (K-8) enrolls approximately 614 students in grades KG-08.
Is Glenwood School (K-8) an elementary, middle, or high school?
Glenwood School (K-8) is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood School (K-8)?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Glenwood School (K-8) is approximately 13.4:1 (46 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Glenwood School (K-8)?
At Glenwood School (K-8), the student body is approximately 89% White, 1% Hispanic, 4% Black, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Glenwood School (K-8)?
Glenwood School (K-8) is overseen by Mercer County Schools in Mercer County.
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