Enrollment
201
Elementary
DISTRICT 227 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540126001004
North Elementary School
410 Kennedy St, Elkins, WV 26241 · (304) 636-9189 · Randolph County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL201 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
13.4:1
15 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.5:1 · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 16 | 8% |
| Kindergarten | 32 | 16% |
| Grade 1 | 26 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 38 | 19% |
| Grade 3 | 26 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 26 | 13% |
| Grade 5 | 37 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (32) is 14% smaller than its 5th grade class (37).
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 11% · 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
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
42.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
22.0%
WV avg 27.8%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 42 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 22 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 →
Where North Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia | In Randolph County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 22.0% | #297 of 350 | #6 of 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 42.0% | #121 of 348 | #3 of 7 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 201 | #284 of 417 | #5 of 7 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #138 of 285 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.2% | #133 of 286 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.9% | #100 of 260 | #3 of 6 |
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
201
-11 (-5%) vs 2020
-42% since 1990-91, when it was 346
Student : Teacher
13.4:1
was 11.8:1
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 | 201 | 15 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 189 | 15 | 12.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 214 | 16 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 212 | 18 | 11.8:1 | 51% (108) |
| 2017-18 | 254 | 19 | 13.4:1 | 64% (162) |
| 2015-16 | 262 | 18 | 14.6:1 | 50% (131) |
| 2010-11 | 275 | 19 | 14.5:1 | 63% (172) |
| 2000-01 | 282 | 22 | 12.8:1 | 72% (202) |
| 1990-91 | 346 | 22 | 15.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (254 to 201); teachers down 21% (19 to 15).
About North Elementary School
A small elementary school in Elkins, West Virginia, North Elementary School is part of Randolph County Schools. The school's 201 students are in pre-K through 5. Statewide, elementary schools in West Virginia average about 283 students each.
Besides North Elementary School, Randolph County Schools runs 13 other schools. The district enrolls 3,494 students.
Federal enrollment data show North Elementary School is 93% White. Other groups include 2% multiracial. County-wide, about 90% of residents are White. Pick two students at random and there is a 14% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
North Elementary School employs 15 full-time-equivalent teachers. That gives a ratio of about 13.4:1. That matches the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in West Virginia fairly closely.
In the county around the school, Randolph County, the median household income is $52,757, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. There are 14 public schools in Randolph County, enrolling about 3,494 students in all.
The nearest public school is Elkins Third Ward Elementary School, at about 1.2 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 7 other public schools.
NCES describes the area around North Elementary School as Town: Remote, meaning in a town far from an urbanized area.
North Elementary School's enrollment dropped from 212 in 2020-21 to 201 in 2024-25. There were more students per teacher in 2024-25 (13.4:1) than in 2020-21 (11.8:1).
Discussions about North Elementary School may include science fairs, picture day, and bus routes. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Randolph County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
27,576
Census ACS
Median income
$52,757
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
3,494 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Randolph County Schools
- Elkins High SchoolHigh · 747 students
- Elkins Middle SchoolMiddle · 615 students
- Tygarts Valley Middle/High SchoolHigh · 396 students
- Elkins Third Ward Elementary SchoolElementary · 318 students
- George Ward Elementary SchoolElementary · 315 students
- Beverly Elementary SchoolElementary · 226 students
Other schools in Elkins
- Elkins High SchoolHigh · 747 students
- Elkins Middle SchoolMiddle · 615 students
- Elkins Third Ward Elementary SchoolElementary · 318 students
- Jennings Randolph Elementary SchoolElementary · 212 students
- Midland Elementary SchoolElementary · 164 students
- Randolph County Alternative CenterCombined · 11 students
Other North Elementary schools
50 other US public schools in 24 states are named North Elementary. North Elementary School is the 44th largest of the 51.
- North Elementary SchoolMorgantown, WV · 586 students
- NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBRENTWOOD, NY · 881 students
- North Elementary SchoolWHITE SETTLEMENT, TX · 800 students
- North Elementary SchoolLEANDER, TX · 737 students
- North ElementaryTracy, CA · 722 students
Nearby schools
- Elkins Third Ward Elementary School1.2 mi · 318
- Elkins Middle School1.5 mi · 615
- Randolph County Alternative Center2.0 mi · 11
- Jennings Randolph Elementary School2.4 mi · 212
- Midland Elementary School3.7 mi · 164
- Elkins High School3.7 mi · 747
Frequently asked questions
About North Elementary SchoolHow large is North Elementary School?
North Elementary School enrolls approximately 201 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does North Elementary School serve?
North Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many teachers does North Elementary School have?
North Elementary School employs 15 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.4:1.
How diverse is North Elementary School?
North Elementary School reports a student body of 93% White, 1% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees North Elementary School?
North Elementary School is overseen by Randolph County Schools in Randolph County.
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