At a glance
Reported students
218
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.45
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia elementary enrollment
37th percentile
Compared with 388 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
260
Washington Lands Elementary School: 218 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
11.8:1 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
- 291
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.9
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.3:1
What the reported data says about Washington Lands Elementary School
Washington Lands Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Moundsville. It is one of 13 current school records connected to Marshall County Schools. NCES reports 218 students for 2024–25.
Among 388 elementary schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 257.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, 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 (98.6%) and multiracial (1.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 7.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Washington Lands Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.45 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 7.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White98.6%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.4%
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
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 Marshall County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Glen Dale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
206 reported students
Cameron Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
236 reported students
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
260 reported students
Center McMechen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
160 reported students
McNinch Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
357 reported students
Sand Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
58 reported students
Public schools near Washington Lands Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan Elementary School Elementary · Switzerland of Ohio Local | PK–08 | 200 | 2.2 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Marshall County Schools | 03–05 | 260 | 3 mi |
| McNinch Primary School Elementary · Marshall County Schools | PK–02 | 357 | 4.2 mi |
| Glen Dale Elementary School Elementary · Marshall County Schools | PK–05 | 206 | 4.2 mi |
| Jefferson Ave Elementary School Elementary · Shadyside Local | PK–02 | 224 | 5.3 mi |
| Leona Ave Middle School Elementary · Shadyside Local | 03–06 | 190 | 6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Washington Lands Elementary School
What grades does Washington Lands Elementary School serve?
Washington Lands Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Marshall County Schools.
How many students attend Washington Lands Elementary School?
Washington Lands Elementary School reported 218 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 388 West Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 291 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Washington Lands Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 218 students and 18.45 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 Washington Lands Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Washington Lands Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Marshall County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Washington Lands Elementary School in?
Washington Lands Elementary School is part of Marshall County Schools, based in Moundsville, WV, which operates 13 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Washington Lands Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Powhatan Elementary School (2.2 mi), Central Elementary School (3 mi), McNinch Primary School (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.