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Enrollment
484
Elementary
DISTRICT 261 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MORGAN COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540099001139
Widmyer Elementary
128 Widmyer Circle, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411 · (304) 258-2024 · Morgan County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL484 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 132 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 127 | 26% |
| Grade 1 | 105 | 22% |
| Grade 2 | 120 | 25% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 23% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Morgan County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where Widmyer Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 484 | #45 of 417 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.1:1 | #261 of 285 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.1% | #166 of 286 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -2.8% | #243 of 260 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
484
+57 (+13%) vs 2020
-7% since 2010-11, when it was 523
Student : Teacher
16.1:1
was 17.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 484 | 30 | 16.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 475 | 28 | 17.0:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 451 | 25.1 | 18.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 427 | 24 | 17.8:1 | 56% (240) |
| 2017-18 | 498 | 25.1 | 19.8:1 | 66% (330) |
| 2015-16 | 463 | 28 | 16.5:1 | 60% (278) |
| 2010-11 | 523 | 26 | 20.1:1 | 57% (300) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Widmyer Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 3% (498 to 484); teachers up 20% (25.1 to 30).
About Widmyer Elementary
Widmyer Elementary is a large elementary school that serves part of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. It is open to students in pre-K through 2 and enrolls 484 students. That is 71% bigger than the average of about 283 students for elementary schools in West Virginia.
Widmyer Elementary is run by Morgan County Schools, whose 7 schools enroll 2,123 students.
By race and ethnicity, Widmyer Elementary is 94% White. Enrollment also includes 3% multiracial. In Morgan County overall, the White share is about 94%. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 11%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.1:1. The school has 30 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in West Virginia is 3.2 students per teacher.
In Morgan County, home to about 17,426 people, median household income comes to about $72,179, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Morgan County's 7 public schools enroll about 2,123 students and include Widmyer Elementary.
A public school about 0.4 miles away, Berkeley Springs High School, is the closest to Widmyer Elementary. Widmyer Elementary has 3 other public schools within five miles.
The school's federal locale classification is Rural: Distant.
A 13% rise took enrollment from 427 in 2020-21 to 484 in 2024-25. The ratio of students to teachers went from 17.8:1 to 16.1:1 over the same years.
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Morgan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
17,426
Census ACS
Median income
$72,179
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
18%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
2,123 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Morgan County Schools
- Berkeley Springs High SchoolHigh · 582 students
- Warm Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 425 students
- Warm Springs Intermediate SchoolElementary · 345 students
- Pleasant View Elementary SchoolElementary · 134 students
- Paw Paw Elementary SchoolElementary · 82 students
- Paw Paw High SchoolHigh · 71 students
Other schools in Berkeley Springs
- Berkeley Springs High SchoolHigh · 582 students
- Warm Springs Middle SchoolMiddle · 425 students
- Warm Springs Intermediate SchoolElementary · 345 students
Nearby schools
- Berkeley Springs High School0.4 mi · 582
- Warm Springs Intermediate School1.9 mi · 345
- Warm Springs Middle School2.2 mi · 425
- Hancock Middle Senior High6.1 mi · 239
- Hancock Elementary6.3 mi · 193
- Pleasant View Elementary School8.3 mi · 134
Frequently asked questions
About Widmyer ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Widmyer Elementary?
Widmyer Elementary enrolls approximately 484 students in grades PK-02.
What grades does Widmyer Elementary serve?
Widmyer Elementary serves grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Widmyer Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Widmyer Elementary is approximately 16.1:1 (30 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Widmyer Elementary?
At Widmyer Elementary, the student body is approximately 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 3% Two or more.
Is Widmyer Elementary public or private?
Widmyer Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Morgan County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.