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What's something NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL does better than most schools?
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Enrollment
586
Elementary
DISTRICT 542 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MONONGALIA COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540093001291
North Elementary School
825 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Morgantown, WV 26505 · (304) 291-9280 · Monongalia County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL586 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
14.3:1
41 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · 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 | 75 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 78 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 92 | 16% |
| Grade 2 | 91 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 90 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 83 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 77 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (78) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (77).
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 30% · 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
62.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
57.0%
WV avg 27.8%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 57 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 Monongalia County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #26 of 350 | #3 of 10 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 62.0% | #15 of 348 | #2 of 10 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 586 | #21 of 417 | #4 of 10 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #186 of 285 | #6 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 61.8% | #10 of 286 | #1 of 10 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -14.8% | #156 of 260 | #2 of 8 |
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
586
-6 (-1%) vs 2020
-13% since 1990-91, when it was 673
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 14.4:1
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 | 586 | 40.9 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 526 | 43.2 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 584 | 45.6 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 592 | 41 | 14.4:1 | 41% (241) |
| 2017-18 | 688 | 44.1 | 15.6:1 | 43% (298) |
| 2015-16 | 850 | 49 | 17.4:1 | 39% (331) |
| 2010-11 | 733 | 44 | 16.7:1 | 32% (236) |
| 2000-01 | 600 | 40 | 15.0:1 | 36% (217) |
| 1990-91 | 673 | 37 | 18.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (688 to 586); teachers down 7% (44.1 to 40.9).
About North Elementary School
North Elementary School is an elementary school with a street address in Morgantown, West Virginia. It had 586 students in 2024-25, spanning pre-K through 5. By comparison, elementary schools in West Virginia enroll about 283 students on average.
North Elementary School is part of a district of 18 schools: Monongalia County Schools, with 11,193 students.
White students are 57% of those enrolled at North Elementary School. Beyond that, enrollment is 19% Asian, 9% Black, 8% Hispanic, and 7% multiracial. In Monongalia County overall, about 87% of residents are White. On a 0 to 100 scale, the school's diversity index is 62, compared with 70 nationally.
Its ratio of 14.3:1 is based on 40.9 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, elementary schools in West Virginia average 12.9:1.
American Community Survey estimates for Monongalia County show that median household income comes to about $65,346, roughly 49% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Monongalia County counts 21 public schools with about 11,438 students.
West Virginia Academy is the nearest public school to North Elementary School, about 0.2 miles away. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
The federal government classifies North Elementary School's location as City: Small.
North Elementary School had 592 students in 2020-21 and 586 in 2024-25, nearly the same.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Monongalia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
107,163
Census ACS
Median income
$65,346
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
49%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
11,438 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Monongalia County Schools
- Morgantown High SchoolHigh · 1,754 students
- University High SchoolHigh · 1,371 students
- South Middle SchoolMiddle · 784 students
- Cheat Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · 754 students
- Mountainview Elementary SchoolElementary · 645 students
- Eastwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 642 students
Other schools in Morgantown
- Morgantown High SchoolHigh · 1,754 students
- University High SchoolHigh · 1,371 students
- South Middle SchoolMiddle · 784 students
- Cheat Lake Elementary SchoolElementary · 754 students
- Mountainview Elementary SchoolElementary · 645 students
- Eastwood Elementary SchoolElementary · 642 students
Other North Elementary schools
50 other US public schools in 24 states are named North Elementary. North Elementary School is the 10th largest of the 51.
- North Elementary SchoolElkins, WV · 201 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
- West Virginia Academy0.2 mi · 245
- Suncrest Middle School0.9 mi · 499
- Suncrest Elementary School1.3 mi · 568
- Mountaineer Middle School1.7 mi · 640
- Eastwood Elementary School1.7 mi · 642
- University High School2.4 mi · 1,371
Frequently asked questions
About North Elementary SchoolHow large is North Elementary School?
North Elementary School enrolls approximately 586 students in grades PK-05.
Is North Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
North Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
How many teachers does North Elementary School have?
North Elementary School employs 41 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Elementary School?
At North Elementary School, the student body is approximately 57% White, 8% Hispanic, 9% Black, 19% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees North Elementary School?
North Elementary School is overseen by Monongalia County Schools in Monongalia County.
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