At a glance
Reported students
66
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia elementary enrollment
2nd percentile
Compared with 388 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487
Elk Garden School: 66 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
9.4:1 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
- 63
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.4:1
What the reported data says about Elk Garden School
Elk Garden School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Elk Garden. It is one of 12 current school records connected to Mineral County Schools. NCES reports 66 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 2nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.4:1, below 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 (92.4%) and Black (4.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 28.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Elk Garden School
- 1How do the reported 9.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 7 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 0.25 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
- 28.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.25
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.4%
- Hispanic3%
- Black4.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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 Mineral County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Burlington Primary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
90 reported students
New Creek Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
94 reported students
Fountain Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
123 reported students
Keyser Primary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
568 reported students
Frankfort Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
713 reported students
Mineral County Alternative Program
Other · Grades KG–12
4 reported students
Public schools near Elk Garden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Creek Primary School Elementary · Mineral County Schools | PK–04 | 94 | 6.5 mi |
| Keyser High School High · Mineral County Schools | 09–12 | 665 | 7.2 mi |
| Westernport Elementary Elementary · Allegany County Public Schools | PK–05 | 248 | 9.1 mi |
| Keyser Middle School Middle · Mineral County Schools | 05–08 | 633 | 9.3 mi |
| Mineral County Alternative Program Other · Mineral County Schools | KG–12 | 4 | 9.3 mi |
| Keyser Primary School Elementary · Mineral County Schools | PK–04 | 568 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Elk Garden School
What grades does Elk Garden School serve?
Elk Garden School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mineral County Schools.
How many students attend Elk Garden School?
Elk Garden School reported 66 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 2nd percentile among 388 West Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 63 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Elk Garden School?
The calculated ratio is 9.4:1, based on 66 students and 7 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 Elk Garden School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Elk Garden School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mineral County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Elk Garden School in?
Elk Garden School is part of Mineral County Schools, based in Keyser, WV, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Elk Garden School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include New Creek Primary School (6.5 mi), Keyser High School (7.2 mi), Westernport Elementary (9.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.