Enrollment
357
Elementary
DISTRICT 237 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540075001285
McNinch Primary School
119 Tiger Ln, Moundsville, WV 26041 · (304) 843-4431 · Marshall County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL357 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
12.2:1
29 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.1:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
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 | 106 | 30% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 22% |
| Grade 1 | 83 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 90 | 25% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 10% · 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
McNinch Primary School→Central Elementary School
Based on grade levels within Marshall County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where McNinch Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia | In Marshall County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 357 | #113 of 417 | #2 of 8 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #82 of 285 | #4 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.8% | #136 of 286 | #1 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -22.6% | #79 of 260 | #4 of 7 |
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
357
+2 (+1%) vs 2020
-8% since 1990-91, when it was 386
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 12.2:1
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 | 357 | 29.4 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 366 | 30.3 | 12.1:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 340 | 31.6 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 355 | 29 | 12.2:1 | 63% (224) |
| 2017-18 | 461 | 28.7 | 16.1:1 | 71% (327) |
| 2015-16 | 428 | 30 | 14.3:1 | 64% (273) |
| 2010-11 | 413 | 25 | 16.5:1 | 64% (266) |
| 2000-01 | 403 | 31 | 13.0:1 | 58% (232) |
| 1990-91 | 386 | 30 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for McNinch Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 23% (461 to 357); teachers up 2% (28.7 to 29.4).
About McNinch Primary School
This page covers McNinch Primary School, a medium-sized elementary school in Moundsville, West Virginia. It covers pre-K through 2, with a total enrollment of 357 students. Enrollment is 26% higher than the average for elementary schools in West Virginia, which is about 283.
McNinch Primary School is one of 13 schools in Marshall County Schools, which enrolls 4,134 students in total.
Most students at McNinch Primary School are White: 93% of enrollment. Other groups make up 4% multiracial. County-wide, about 93% of residents are White. The chance that two students picked at random at McNinch Primary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 14%.
The school reports 29.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 12.2 students per teacher. The 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in West Virginia is higher than this school's figure.
In the county around the school, Marshall County, median household income is about $59,169, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 21% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. A total of 13 public schools operate in Marshall County, serving about 4,134 students.
The shortest distance from McNinch Primary School to another public school is about 0.9 miles, to Gateway Achievement Center. The five-mile area around McNinch Primary School holds at least 8 other public schools.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Fringe.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 355 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 357.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for McNinch Primary School covering things like enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Marshall County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
29,865
Census ACS
Median income
$59,169
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
21%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
4,134 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Marshall County Schools
- John Marshall High SchoolHigh · 1,048 students
- Moundsville Middle SchoolMiddle · 452 students
- Sherrard Middle SchoolMiddle · 409 students
- Hilltop Elementary SchoolElementary · 401 students
- Cameron High SchoolHigh · 291 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 260 students
Other schools in Moundsville
- Moundsville Middle SchoolMiddle · 452 students
- Central Elementary SchoolElementary · 260 students
- Washington Lands Elementary SchoolElementary · 218 students
- Gateway Achievement CenterCombined · 38 students
Nearby schools
- Gateway Achievement Center0.9 mi · 38
- Central Elementary School1.2 mi · 260
- Moundsville Middle School1.2 mi · 452
- John Marshall High School2.1 mi · 1,048
- Glen Dale Elementary School2.4 mi · 206
- Shadyside High School3.6 mi · 285
Frequently asked questions
About McNinch Primary SchoolHow many students attend McNinch Primary School?
McNinch Primary School enrolls approximately 357 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does McNinch Primary School serve?
McNinch Primary School serves grades PK-02.
How many teachers does McNinch Primary School have?
McNinch Primary School employs 29 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.
What is the student diversity at McNinch Primary School?
Student demographics at McNinch Primary School are roughly 93% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees McNinch Primary School?
McNinch Primary School is overseen by Marshall County Schools in Marshall County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.