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Randolph County Alternative Center

1425 S Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241 · (304) 636-9157 · Randolph County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED33-TOWNALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL11 STUDENTS
Enrollment
11
Combined
DISTRICT 48 · STATE 212
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 8.8:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7
1
Grade 8
1
Grade 9
2
Grade 10
1
Grade 11
3
Grade 12
3
Student demographics
White
1091%
DISTRICT 95% · STATE 87%
Black
19%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 4%
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
873%
Female
327%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
11
+4 (+57%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
was 3.5:1
% White
91%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Randolph County Alternative Center

Randolph County Alternative Center is a rural-scale unified-grade school in Elkins, West Virginia, overseen by Randolph County Schools. The school hosts 11 students in grades K through 12. By comparison, West Virginia's public schools average about 212 students each, so Randolph County Alternative Center sits 95% below that benchmark.

Across the 14 schools in Randolph County Schools (3,494 students total), Randolph County Alternative Center accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Randolph County Alternative Center reports that 91% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest is composed of 9% Black. That composition is broadly in line with Randolph County as a whole.

On the resource side, On paper, Randolph County Alternative Center has 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.0:1. The state averages around 12.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Zooming out to the county, Randolph County reports that median household earnings sit near $52,757, about 20% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Randolph County Alternative Center is one of 14 public schools in Randolph County (combined enrollment of about 3,494 students).

The closest other public school is Jennings Randolph Elementary School, roughly 0.6 miles away. Within five miles, there are 7 other public schools.

The school occupies a town-based site.

Five-year trend. Randolph County Alternative Center's enrollment has increased 57% since 2018, when it stood at 7 (now 11). Over the same period, the White share ticked down from 100% to 91%. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 3.5:1 in 2018 to 11.0:1 today.

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Randolph County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Randolph County Alternative Center
District
Randolph County Schools
Address
1425 S Davis Ave, Elkins, WV 26241
Phone
(304) 636-9157
County
Randolph County
Level
Combined
Grade range
KG–12
Total enrollment
11
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
11.0:1
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
540126001017
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Frequently asked questions

About Randolph County Alternative Center
How many students attend Randolph County Alternative Center?
Randolph County Alternative Center enrolls approximately 11 students in grades KG-12.
What grades does Randolph County Alternative Center serve?
Randolph County Alternative Center serves grades KG-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Randolph County Alternative Center?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Randolph County Alternative Center is approximately 11.0:1 (1 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Randolph County Alternative Center?
Randolph County Alternative Center reports a student body of 91% White, 9% Black.
Who oversees Randolph County Alternative Center?
Randolph County Alternative Center is overseen by Randolph County Schools in Randolph County.
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