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Omar Elementary

7061 Jerry West Highway, Omar, WV 25638 · (304) 946-4236 · Logan County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL142 STUDENTS
Enrollment
142
Elementary
DISTRICT 168 · STATE 283
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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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
Pre-K
17
Kindergarten
30
Grade 1
21
Grade 2
32
Grade 3
15
Grade 4
27
Student demographics
White
13293%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 87%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
Two+
86%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
7351%
Female
6949%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
44.5%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
24.5%
WV avg 27.8%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
142
-38 (-21%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 12.0:1
% White
93%
was 94%
% Black
1%
was 6%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Omar Elementary

As a compact primary school in Omar, West Virginia, Omar Elementary teaches 142 students from grades pre-K through 4, operated by Logan County Schools. Compared to the state average of about 283 students per school, that is 50% leaner than typical.

Across the 17 schools in Logan County Schools (4,664 students total), Omar Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Omar Elementary lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (93%). Beyond that, the school lists 6% multiracial. Compared to Logan County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 12 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 12.3:1. The state averages about 12.9:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Around the school, Logan County reports that median household income runs about $49,723, about 15% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 15%. Across Logan County's 18 public schools (combined enrollment of about 4,664 students), Omar Elementary is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Logan Middle School, roughly 5.5 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

Omar Elementary operates from a countryside location.

Over the past 7-year window. Omar Elementary's enrollment has contracted 21% since 2018, when it stood at 180 (now 142). Over the same period, the Black share shrank from 6% to 1%.

On allk12, the feed for Omar Elementary typically covers science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Logan County at a glance

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Population
31,418
Census ACS
Median income
$49,723
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
15%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
4,664 students

Quick facts

School name
Omar Elementary
District
Logan County Schools
Address
7061 Jerry West Highway, Omar, WV 25638
Phone
(304) 946-4236
County
Logan County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–04
Total enrollment
142
Teachers (FTE)
12
Student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
Locale
41-Rural: Fringe
NCES ID
540069000611
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Omar Elementary
What is the total enrollment at Omar Elementary?
Omar Elementary enrolls approximately 142 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does Omar Elementary serve?
Omar Elementary serves grades PK-04.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Omar Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Omar Elementary is approximately 12.3:1 (12 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Omar Elementary?
Omar Elementary reports a student body of 93% White, 1% Black, 6% Two or more.
Is Omar Elementary public or private?
Omar Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Logan County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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