Back Creek Valley Elementary School serves 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Back Creek Valley Elementary School's student population of 170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Back Creek Valley Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
93%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Back Creek Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Back Creek Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bedington Elementary School, Hedgesville Elementary School, Berkeley Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Back Creek Valley Elementary School?
170 students attend Back Creek Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Back Creek Valley Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Back Creek Valley Elementary School?
Back Creek Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Back Creek Valley Elementary School offer ?
Back Creek Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Back Creek Valley Elementary School part of?
Back Creek Valley Elementary School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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