Sutton Elementary School

Set in Sutton, West Virginia, Sutton Elementary School is a compact K-5 school, part of Braxton County Schools. It caters to 166 students across grades pre-K through 5. Enrollment runs roughly 41% below the state mean of about 283.

Sutton Elementary School is one of 8 schools operated by Braxton County Schools, a district that serves 1,596 students overall.

On demographics, Sutton Elementary School reports that nearly all students (97%) are White. That is visibly more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 87%.

Looking at school resources, The school lists 11 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 15.1:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 12.9:1 average.

Around the school, Braxton County reports that median household earnings sit near $50,331, 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 16%. In all, Braxton County runs 8 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,596 students), of which Sutton Elementary School is one.

Braxton County High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 2.9 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

Sutton Elementary School operates from an outlying location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Sutton Elementary School has edged down 28%, going from 229 students in 2018 to 166 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio grew from 12.4:1 in 2018 to 15.1:1 today.

On this page, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.