Matewan Pk8

Matewan Pk8, a moderately sized elementary school in Matewan, West Virginia, overseen by Mingo County Schools, caters to 384 students, covering grades pre-K through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 36% larger than the state mean of about 283.

Mingo County Schools comprises 9 schools with combined enrollment of 3,473 students; Matewan Pk8 is among them.

Demographically, Matewan Pk8 shows that nearly all students (95%) are White. Other groups include 3% multiracial. That mix tracks the wider county fairly closely.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 27 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.2:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 12.9:1 average.

In the area at large, Mingo County reports that median household earnings sit near $38,119, roughly 10% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 27% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Matewan Pk8 is one of 10 public schools in Mingo County (combined enrollment of about 3,473 students).

The closest other public school is Burch Pk8, roughly 3.9 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 17%: 465 students in 2018 compared to 384 in 2025.

On the community side, members of the Matewan Pk8 community share and discuss science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Anyone with firsthand experience at this school can post or comment.