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Kasson ElementaryMiddle School

19 Kasson Rd, Moatsville, WV 26405 · (304) 457-1485 · Barbour County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL179 STUDENTS
Enrollment
179
Elementary
DISTRICT 239 · STATE 283
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · 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
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
17
Grade 1
18
Grade 2
19
Grade 3
18
Grade 4
11
Grade 5
17
Grade 6
15
Grade 7
23
Grade 8
21
Student demographics
White
17799%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 87%
Two+
11%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
11%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
10358%
Female
7642%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Kasson ElementaryMiddle SchoolPhilip Barbour High School Complex
Based on grade levels within Barbour County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
32.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
27.0%
WV avg 27.8%

What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 32 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 27 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 →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
179
-30 (-14%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 14.6:1
% White
99%
was 98%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Kasson ElementaryMiddle School

Set in Moatsville, West Virginia, Kasson ElementaryMiddle School is a compact elementary campus, run under Barbour County Schools. It hosts 179 students across grades pre-K through 8. Compared to the state average of about 283 students per school, that is 37% leaner than typical.

Barbour County Schools runs 7 schools in total, collectively educating 1,969 students. Kasson ElementaryMiddle School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, Kasson ElementaryMiddle School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (99%). By comparison, Barbour County as a whole is about 91% White, so the school skews considerably more White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 15 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 12.0:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 12.9:1 average.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Barbour County put median household income runs about $51,394, about 13% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 14%. Across Barbour County's 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,969 students), Kasson ElementaryMiddle School is one campus in the mix.

Fellowsville Elementary is the nearest neighboring public school, about 7.6 miles from this campus.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Kasson ElementaryMiddle School's enrollment has declined 14% since 2018, when it stood at 209 (now 179). The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 14.6:1 in 2018 to 12.0:1 today.

On the community side, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Barbour County at a glance

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Population
15,424
Census ACS
Median income
$51,394
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,969 students

Quick facts

School name
Kasson ElementaryMiddle School
District
Barbour County Schools
Address
19 Kasson Rd, Moatsville, WV 26405
Phone
(304) 457-1485
County
Barbour County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
179
Teachers (FTE)
15
Student–teacher ratio
12.0:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
540003000005
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Kasson ElementaryMiddle School
How large is Kasson ElementaryMiddle School?
Kasson ElementaryMiddle School enrolls approximately 179 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does Kasson ElementaryMiddle School serve?
Kasson ElementaryMiddle School serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Kasson ElementaryMiddle School?
Approximately 12.0:1 students per teacher at Kasson ElementaryMiddle School.
What is the student diversity at Kasson ElementaryMiddle School?
Student demographics at Kasson ElementaryMiddle School are roughly 99% White, 1% Two or more.
Is Kasson ElementaryMiddle School public or private?
Kasson ElementaryMiddle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Barbour County Schools.
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