Fort Ashby Primary School serves 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fort Ashby Primary School's student population of 214 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fort Ashby Primary School is 0.02, 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
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fort Ashby Primary School?
214 students attend Fort Ashby Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Fort Ashby Primary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Ashby Primary School?
Fort Ashby Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fort Ashby Primary School offer ?
Fort Ashby Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fort Ashby Primary School part of?
Fort Ashby Primary School is part of Mineral County Schools School District.
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