Enrollment
201
Elementary
DISTRICT 167 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540129001020
Harrisville Elementary
95 Elementary Drive, Harrisville, WV 26362 · (304) 643-2220 · Ritchie County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL201 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
11.2:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.0:1 · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 36 | 18% |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 26 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 27 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 32 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 39 | 19% |
This year's kindergarten class (41) is 5% larger than its 4th grade class (39).
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 7% · 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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Ritchie County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
42.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
42.0%
WV avg 27.8%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 42 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 Harrisville Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 42.0% | #98 of 350 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 42.0% | #122 of 348 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 201 | #285 of 417 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.2:1 | #38 of 285 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 7.7% | #199 of 286 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.2% | #107 of 260 |
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
201
+4 (+2%) vs 2020
-36% since 1990-91, when it was 315
Student : Teacher
11.2:1
was 10.4:1
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 | 201 | 18 | 11.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 211 | 18 | 11.7:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 219 | 18 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 197 | 19 | 10.4:1 | 60% (119) |
| 2017-18 | 252 | 20.5 | 12.3:1 | 65% (164) |
| 2015-16 | 264 | 21 | 12.6:1 | 52% (136) |
| 2010-11 | 322 | 19 | 16.9:1 | 52% (168) |
| 2000-01 | 309 | 20 | 15.4:1 | 65% (201) |
| 1990-91 | 315 | 19 | 16.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Harrisville Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (252 to 201); teachers down 12% (20.5 to 18).
About Harrisville Elementary
Harrisville Elementary is a small elementary school with its address in Harrisville, West Virginia. Enrolled students number 201 students, in pre-K through 4. Enrollment is 29% lower than the average for elementary schools in West Virginia, which is about 283.
Harrisville Elementary is among 5 schools run by Ritchie County Schools, which serves 1,131 students.
The student body at Harrisville Elementary is 96% White. Enrollment also includes 2% Hispanic. The county population is about 97% White, within a few points of the school. Harrisville Elementary's diversity index is 8%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school reported 18 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 11.2:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in West Virginia.
Ritchie County census figures show that the median household income is $50,582, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 14% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 17%. Ritchie County is home to 5 public schools and about 1,131 public school students.
The school nearest to Harrisville Elementary is Ritchie County Middle, at a distance of about 3.6 miles. Other public schools within five miles number 2.
For locale, NCES codes Harrisville Elementary as Rural: Distant.
Enrollment in 2024-25 was 201, close to the 197 recorded in 2020-21.
Community posts for Harrisville Elementary can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Ritchie County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
8,286
Census ACS
Median income
$50,582
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
14%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
5
1,131 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Ritchie County Schools
- Ritchie County High SchoolHigh · 328 students
- Ritchie County MiddleMiddle · 301 students
- Creed Collins ElementaryElementary · 211 students
- Smithville ElementaryElementary · 90 students
Other Harrisville Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Harrisville Elementary. Harrisville Elementary is the largest of the 2.
- HARRISVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHARRISVILLE, NY · 148 students
Nearby schools
- Ritchie County Middle3.6 mi · 301
- Ritchie County High School3.6 mi · 328
- Creed Collins Elementary6.3 mi · 211
- Smithville Elementary10.0 mi · 90
- Doddridge County High School14.6 mi · 355
- St. Marys Elementary School14.9 mi · 232
Frequently asked questions
About Harrisville ElementaryHow many students attend Harrisville Elementary?
Harrisville Elementary enrolls approximately 201 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does Harrisville Elementary serve?
Harrisville Elementary serves grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisville Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Harrisville Elementary is approximately 11.2:1 (18 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Harrisville Elementary?
At Harrisville Elementary, the student body is approximately 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black.
What district is Harrisville Elementary in?
Harrisville Elementary is part of Ritchie County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.