New River Primary serves 664 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 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 664 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
New River Primary's student population of 664 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of New River Primary is 0.24, 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
n/a
2%
Black
4%
4%
White
87%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New River Primary often compared to?
New River Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Fayetteville Pk-8 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend New River Primary?
664 students attend New River Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of New River Primary students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New River Primary?
New River Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does New River Primary offer ?
New River Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is New River Primary part of?
New River Primary is part of Fayette County Schools School District.
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