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Which teacher or staff member at OPEQUON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL deserves more recognition?
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Enrollment
433
Elementary
DISTRICT 449 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BERKELEY COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540006000028
Opequon Elementary School
395 East Rd, Martinsburg, WV 25404 · (304) 267-3550 · Berkeley County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL433 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
12.9:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.2:1 · 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 | 38 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 28% |
| Grade 1 | 146 | 34% |
| Grade 2 | 126 | 29% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 50% · 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
Where Opequon Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia | In Berkeley County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 433 | #71 of 417 | #10 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.9:1 | #108 of 285 | #2 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 58.5% | #17 of 286 | #5 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.2% | #34 of 34 | #10 of 10 |
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
433
+15 (+4%) vs 2020
-28% since 1990-91, when it was 604
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
was 13.5:1
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 | 433 | 33.6 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 435 | 34.5 | 12.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 459 | 34.9 | 13.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 418 | 31 | 13.5:1 | 57% (238) |
| 2017-18 | 432 | 31.4 | 13.8:1 | 64% (275) |
| 2015-16 | 424 | 30 | 14.1:1 | 42% (178) |
| 2010-11 | 452 | 35 | 12.9:1 | 57% (256) |
| 2000-01 | 594 | 34 | 17.5:1 | 50% (299) |
| 1990-91 | 604 | 31 | 19.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Opequon Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (432 to 433); teachers up 7% (31.4 to 33.6).
About Opequon Elementary School
At 395 East Rd in Martinsburg, West Virginia, Opequon Elementary School operates as a large elementary school. Grades offered run from pre-K through 2, with 433 students enrolled. For comparison, elementary schools in West Virginia average about 283 students.
Besides Opequon Elementary School, Berkeley County Schools runs 31 other schools. The district enrolls 20,006 students.
White students make up a majority at Opequon Elementary School, at 60%. Next come 16% Black, 12% multiracial, and 10% Hispanic. That compares with about 81% White among all Berkeley County residents. Opequon Elementary School's diversity index is 58%, against a US figure of 70%.
Teachers at Opequon Elementary School total 33.6 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 12.9:1. That matches the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in West Virginia fairly closely.
According to the American Community Survey, in Berkeley County, the median household income is $80,815, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 25%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Opequon Elementary School is one of 33 public schools in the county.
The nearest public school is Martinsburg North Middle School, at about 0.2 miles. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Mid-size by the National Center for Education Statistics.
2024-25 enrollment was 433, a 4% rise from 418 in 2020-21.
Community posts for Opequon Elementary School can cover school safety, transportation, and start times. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Berkeley County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
129,514
Census ACS
Median income
$80,815
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
33
20,006 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Berkeley County Schools
- Musselman High SchoolHigh · 1,725 students
- Spring Mills High SchoolHigh · 1,544 students
- Martinsburg High SchoolHigh · 1,505 students
- Hedgesville High SchoolHigh · 1,346 students
- Spring Mills Middle SchoolMiddle · 945 students
- Potomack Intermediate SchoolElementary · 871 students
Other schools in Martinsburg
- Spring Mills High SchoolHigh · 1,544 students
- Martinsburg High SchoolHigh · 1,505 students
- Spring Mills Middle SchoolMiddle · 945 students
- Potomack Intermediate SchoolElementary · 871 students
- Martinsburg South Middle SchoolMiddle · 787 students
- Orchard View Intermediate SchoolElementary · 714 students
Nearby schools
- Martinsburg North Middle School0.2 mi · 605
- Eagle School Intermediate0.6 mi · 619
- Burke Street Elementary School1.5 mi · 158
- Tuscarora Elementary School1.6 mi · 338
- Martinsburg South Middle School2.0 mi · 787
- Martinsburg High School2.0 mi · 1,505
Frequently asked questions
About Opequon Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Opequon Elementary School?
Opequon Elementary School enrolls approximately 433 students in grades PK-02.
Is Opequon Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Opequon Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
How many teachers does Opequon Elementary School have?
Opequon Elementary School employs 34 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
What is the student diversity at Opequon Elementary School?
Student demographics at Opequon Elementary School are roughly 60% White, 10% Hispanic, 16% Black, 1% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Who oversees Opequon Elementary School?
Opequon Elementary School is overseen by Berkeley County Schools in Berkeley County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.