Public schools in Elkins, WV
8 open public schools with an address in Elkins, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,269
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
West Virginia median 13.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Elkins public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Elkins, WV: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,269 students, an average of 284 per school. The largest campus is Elkins High School (747 students), and the largest elementary school is Elkins Third Ward Elementary School (318).
Every listed school belongs to Randolph County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Elkins
Elementary schools in Elkins
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Third Ward Elementary School Randolph County Schools | PK–05 | 318 | 14.5:1 | |
| Jennings Randolph Elementary School Randolph County Schools | PK–05 | 212 | 14.1:1 | |
| Midland Elementary School Randolph County Schools | PK–05 | 164 | 11.7:1 | |
| North Elementary School Randolph County Schools | PK–05 | 201 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Elkins
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Middle School Randolph County Schools | 06–08 | 615 | 15:1 |
High schools in Elkins
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins High School Randolph County Schools | 09–12 | 747 | 17.6:1 | |
| Randolph Technical Center Randolph County Schools · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1 | 0.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Elkins
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randolph County Alternative Center Randolph County Schools · Alternative School | KG–12 | 11 | 11:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.6%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black2.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Elkins schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,269 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Elkins
How many public schools are in Elkins, WV?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Elkins: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,269 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Elkins?
All listed public schools with an address in Elkins belong to Randolph County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Elkins?
Elkins High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Elkins, with 747 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Elkins?
No school with an address in Elkins is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in West Virginia.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Elkins schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Elkins public schools is 13.8:1, similar to the West Virginia school median of 13.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Elkins guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All West Virginia cities