Junior Elementary

Junior Elementary is an elementary campus of micro-enrollment scale in Junior, West Virginia, operated by Barbour County Schools, enrolling 111 students in grades pre-K through 4. Compared to the state average of about 283 students per school, that is 61% smaller than typical.

Across the 7 schools in Barbour County Schools (1,969 students total), Junior Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Junior Elementary lists that 98% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Junior Elementary has 8 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.1:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.9:1, putting Junior Elementary higher than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, Barbour County reports that median household income runs about $51,394, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. Junior Elementary is one of 7 public schools in Barbour County (combined enrollment of about 1,969 students).

The closest other public school is Belington Elementary, roughly 4.1 miles away. Counting just inside five miles, 2 other public schools cluster around Junior Elementary.

Geographically, the school is in a countryside area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count showed little movement: 113 students in 2018 compared to 111 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 12.2:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 today.

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