Mcninch Primary School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 340 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcninch Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcninch Primary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mcninch Primary 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
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
93%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Mcninch Primary School often compared to?
Mcninch Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Washington Lands Elementary School, Glen Dale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Mcninch Primary School?
340 students attend Mcninch Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mcninch Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcninch Primary School?
Mcninch Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mcninch Primary School offer ?
Mcninch Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mcninch Primary School part of?
Mcninch Primary School is part of Marshall County Schools School District.
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