At a glance
Reported students
593
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia elementary enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 388 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365
Nutter Fort Primary School: 593 reported students.
State peer staffing position
59th percentile
13.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 520
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.43
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Nutter Fort Primary School
Nutter Fort Primary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Nutter Fort. It is one of 23 current school records connected to Harrison County Schools. NCES reports 593 students for 2024–25.
Among 388 elementary schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 257.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the West Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.3%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Nutter Fort Primary School
- 1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 20%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.85
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.6%
- Hispanic7.3%
- Black2.9%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harrison County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Big Elm Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
567 reported students
Simpson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
522 reported students
Nutter Fort Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
445 reported students
Johnson Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
742 reported students
West Milford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
363 reported students
Victory Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
320 reported students
Public schools near Nutter Fort Primary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nutter Fort Intermediate School Elementary · Harrison County Schools | 03–05 | 445 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mountaineer Elementary School Elementary · Harrison County Schools | PK–05 | 242 | 2.7 mi |
| Clarksburg Classical Academy Elementary · Charter · Clarksburg Classical Academy | PK–06 | 56 | 2.8 mi |
| Victory Elementary School Elementary · Harrison County Schools | PK–05 | 320 | 3.8 mi |
| Johnson Elementary School Elementary · Harrison County Schools | PK–05 | 742 | 4 mi |
| Simpson Elementary School Elementary · Harrison County Schools | PK–05 | 522 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nutter Fort Primary School
What grades does Nutter Fort Primary School serve?
Nutter Fort Primary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harrison County Schools.
How many students attend Nutter Fort Primary School?
Nutter Fort Primary School reported 593 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 388 West Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 520 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nutter Fort Primary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 593 students and 44.23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Nutter Fort Primary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nutter Fort Primary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harrison County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Nutter Fort Primary School in?
Nutter Fort Primary School is part of Harrison County Schools, based in Clarksburg, WV, which operates 23 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Nutter Fort Primary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Nutter Fort Intermediate School (under 0.1 mi), Mountaineer Elementary School (2.7 mi), Clarksburg Classical Academy (2.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.