Marlowe Elementary School serves 287 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 20% of the student body (majority Black), 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: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marlowe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Marlowe Elementary School's student population of 287 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marlowe Elementary School is 0.35, 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
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
2%
Black
5%
4%
White
80%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 Marlowe Elementary School often compared to?
Marlowe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornwall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Marlowe Elementary School?
287 students attend Marlowe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Marlowe Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marlowe Elementary School?
Marlowe Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marlowe Elementary School offer ?
Marlowe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marlowe Elementary School part of?
Marlowe Elementary School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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