New Creek Primary School

New Creek Primary School is a minimally staffed primary school in New Creek, West Virginia, overseen by Mineral County Schools. The school serves 94 students in grades pre-K through 4. By comparison, West Virginia's public schools average about 283 students each, so New Creek Primary School sits 67% smaller than that benchmark.

Across the 11 schools in Mineral County Schools (3,931 students total), New Creek Primary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, New Creek Primary School shows that nearly all students (96%) are White. Other groups include 3% multiracial. Compared to Mineral County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, Staff filings list 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 10.4:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.9:1, putting New Creek Primary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Mineral County put median household income runs about $69,375, about 24% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 11%. Across Mineral County's 15 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,621 students), New Creek Primary School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Keyser High School, around 1.8 miles off. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

Geographically, the school is in an outlying area.

Over the past 7-year window. New Creek Primary School's enrollment has decreased 37% since 2018, when it stood at 149 (now 94). White enrollment moved from 91% to 96% across the same window. Class-load math has tightened: from 12.4:1 in 2018 to 10.4:1 in 2025.

In the discussion threads here, members of the New Creek Primary School community share and discuss enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.