Glenwood School (K-8) in Princeton, WV

At a glance

Reported students

614

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.83

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

West Virginia elementary enrollment

96th percentile

Compared with 388 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

269

Glenwood School (K-8): 614 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: 587
Teachers (FTE): 44
Student–teacher ratio: 13.3:1

What the reported data says about Glenwood School (K-8)

Glenwood School (K-8) is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Princeton. It is one of 25 current school records connected to Mercer County Schools. NCES reports 614 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 96th 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 (88.6%) and multiracial (6%). Students served under IDEA represent 16%. 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 Glenwood School (K-8)

1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.83 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 16%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 2
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White88.6%
Hispanic1%
Black4.4%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Princeton Primary School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

448 reported students

Bluefield Primary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

349 reported students

Mountain Valley Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

273 reported students

Bluefield Intermediate School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

269 reported students

Mercer Elementary

Elementary · Grades 03–05

258 reported students

Montcalm Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–06

256 reported students

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Public schools near Glenwood School (K-8)

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
Mountain Valley Elementary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools	PK–05	273	2.3 mi
Princeton Primary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools	KG–02	448	3.1 mi
Mercer Elementary Elementary · Mercer County Schools	03–05	258	3.5 mi
Straley Elementary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools	03–05	172	3.9 mi
Montcalm Elementary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools	PK–06	256	5.1 mi
Timberwood Elementary School Elementary · Mercer County Schools	PK–05	—	6.3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Glenwood School (K-8)

What grades does Glenwood School (K-8) serve?

Glenwood School (K-8) reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mercer County Schools.

How many students attend Glenwood School (K-8)?

Glenwood School (K-8) reported 614 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 388 West Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 587 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Glenwood School (K-8)?

The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 614 students and 45.83 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 Glenwood School (K-8) a public, charter, or magnet school?

Glenwood School (K-8) is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mercer County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

Which school district is Glenwood School (K-8) in?

Glenwood School (K-8) is part of Mercer County Schools, based in Princeton, WV, which operates 25 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Glenwood School (K-8)?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mountain Valley Elementary School (2.3 mi), Princeton Primary School (3.1 mi), Mercer Elementary (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.