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West Milford Elementary School

182 School St, West Milford, WV 26451 · (304) 326-7030 · Harrison County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL363 STUDENTS
Enrollment
363
Elementary
DISTRICT 390 · STATE 283
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
31 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.2:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
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
51
Kindergarten
47
Grade 1
55
Grade 2
47
Grade 3
63
Grade 4
52
Grade 5
48
Student demographics
White
35598%
DISTRICT 90% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
21%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Black
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 4%
Asian
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Two+
41%
DISTRICT 4% · 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
17548%
Female
18852%

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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
363
-92 (-20%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 17.3:1
% White
98%
was 98%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About West Milford Elementary School

As a reasonably sized primary school in West Milford, West Virginia, West Milford Elementary School works with 363 students from grades pre-K through 5, overseen by Harrison County Schools. By comparison, West Virginia's public schools average about 283 students each, so West Milford Elementary School sits 28% above that benchmark.

Across the 24 schools in Harrison County Schools (9,358 students total), West Milford Elementary School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the student-mix side, West Milford Elementary School shows that the student body is overwhelmingly White (98%).

Looking at school resources, On paper, West Milford Elementary School has 31 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 11.8:1. The state averages around 12.9:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for Harrison County put median household income runs about $60,377, 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Harrison County's 28 public schools (combined enrollment of about 9,414 students), West Milford Elementary School is one campus in the mix.

South Harrison High School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 1.3 miles from this campus. 4 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a small-town area.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at West Milford Elementary School has shrank 20%, going from 455 students in 2018 to 363 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio tightened from 17.3:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on science fair prep, picture-day reminders, and bus-route questions. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.

Harrison County at a glance

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Population
64,984
Census ACS
Median income
$60,377
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
9,414 students

Quick facts

School name
West Milford Elementary School
District
Harrison County Schools
Address
182 School St, West Milford, WV 26451
Phone
(304) 326-7030
County
Harrison County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
363
Teachers (FTE)
31
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
540051000321
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About West Milford Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at West Milford Elementary School?
West Milford Elementary School enrolls approximately 363 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does West Milford Elementary School serve?
West Milford Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at West Milford Elementary School?
Approximately 11.8:1 students per teacher at West Milford Elementary School.
How diverse is West Milford Elementary School?
West Milford Elementary School reports a student body of 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 1% Two or more.
What district is West Milford Elementary School in?
West Milford Elementary School is part of Harrison County Schools.
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