Moorefield Elementary School serves 407 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 19% 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: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Moorefield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Moorefield Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Moorefield Elementary School is 0.33, 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
10%
2%
Black
4%
4%
White
81%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
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 Moorefield Elementary School?
407 students attend Moorefield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Moorefield Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moorefield Elementary School?
Moorefield Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moorefield Elementary School offer ?
Moorefield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Moorefield Elementary School part of?
Moorefield Elementary School is part of Hardy County Schools School District.
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