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Webster Springs Elementary School

318 River Dr, Webster Springs, WV 26288 · (304) 847-5321 · Webster County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL195 STUDENTS
Enrollment
195
Elementary
DISTRICT 186 · STATE 283
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.1:1 · 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
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
22
Grade 1
32
Grade 2
24
Grade 3
28
Grade 4
19
Grade 5
27
Grade 6
23
Student demographics
White
19097%
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 3%
Two+
32%
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
9750%
Female
9850%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
37.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
27.0%
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
195
-115 (-37%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.5:1
was 13.2:1
% White
97%
was 99%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Webster Springs Elementary School

Webster Springs Elementary School operates as a small elementary-level community in Webster Springs, West Virginia, run under Webster County Schools. Current enrollment sits at 195 students spanning grades pre-K through 6. By comparison, West Virginia's public schools average about 283 students each, so Webster Springs Elementary School sits 31% below that benchmark.

Webster Springs Elementary School is one of 4 schools operated by Webster County Schools, a district that works with 1,048 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Webster Springs Elementary School lists that nearly all students (97%) are White.

Looking at school resources, The school employs 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 11.5:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 12.9:1 average.

Across the wider county, ACS estimates for Webster County put the typical household earns roughly $43,839 per year, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 18%. Across Webster County's 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,048 students), Webster Springs Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Webster County High School, roughly 6.9 miles away. 2 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

Webster Springs Elementary School operates from an outlying location.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Webster Springs Elementary School has edged down 37%, going from 310 students in 2018 to 195 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 13.2:1 in 2018 to 11.5:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, members of the Webster Springs Elementary School community share and discuss fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Webster County at a glance

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Population
8,144
Census ACS
Median income
$43,839
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,048 students

Quick facts

School name
Webster Springs Elementary School
District
Webster County Schools
Address
318 River Dr, Webster Springs, WV 26288
Phone
(304) 847-5321
County
Webster County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–06
Total enrollment
195
Teachers (FTE)
17
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
540153001119
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Webster Springs Elementary School
How large is Webster Springs Elementary School?
Webster Springs Elementary School enrolls approximately 195 students in grades PK-06.
What age range does Webster Springs Elementary School serve?
Webster Springs Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 06.
How many students per teacher at Webster Springs Elementary School?
Approximately 11.5:1 students per teacher at Webster Springs Elementary School.
How diverse is Webster Springs Elementary School?
Webster Springs Elementary School reports a student body of 97% White, 1% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Webster Springs Elementary School?
Webster Springs Elementary School is overseen by Webster County Schools in Webster County.
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