Stanaford Elementary School

Stanaford Elementary School, an intimate K-5 school in Beckley, West Virginia, overseen by Raleigh County Schools, teaches 199 students, covering grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 30% smaller than the state mean of about 283.

Stanaford Elementary School is one of 26 schools operated by Raleigh County Schools, a district that teaches 10,350 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Stanaford Elementary School lists that the largest single group is White, at 76% of enrollment. Beyond that, the school records 12% Black, 9% multiracial, 2% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 87% White, putting the school's mix noticeably less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 23 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 8.7:1 students per teacher. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.9:1, putting Stanaford Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Raleigh County put the typical household earns roughly $52,150 per year, about 23% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 17%. Across Raleigh County's 27 public schools (combined enrollment of about 10,350 students), Stanaford Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Woodrow Wilson High School, around 1.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Stanaford Elementary School.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Stanaford Elementary School's enrollment has ticked down 31% since 2018, when it stood at 287 (now 199). Over the same period, the White share fell from 80% to 76%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 15.1:1 in 2018 to 8.7:1 today.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.