Hedgesville Elementary School serves 638 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hedgesville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hedgesville Elementary School's student population of 638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hedgesville Elementary School is 0.39, which is more 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
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
2%
Black
5%
4%
White
77%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hedgesville Elementary School often compared to?
Hedgesville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Mills Primary by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Hedgesville Elementary School?
638 students attend Hedgesville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Hedgesville Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hedgesville Elementary School?
Hedgesville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hedgesville Elementary School offer ?
Hedgesville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hedgesville Elementary School part of?
Hedgesville Elementary School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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