Nutter Fort Primary School

1302 Buckhannon Pk
Clarksburg, WV 26301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Nutter Fort Primary School serves 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nutter Fort Primary School's student population of 560 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Nutter Fort Primary School is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (WV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Nutter Fort Primary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Nutter Fort Primary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Nutter Fort Primary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Nutter Fort Primary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
85%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Nutter Fort Primary School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Nutter Fort Primary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Nutter Fort Primary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Nutter Fort Primary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nutter Fort Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nutter Fort Primary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Nutter Fort Primary School often compared to?
Nutter Fort Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nutter Fort Intermediate School, Blackshere Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Nutter Fort Primary School?
560 students attend Nutter Fort Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Nutter Fort Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nutter Fort Primary School?
Nutter Fort Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nutter Fort Primary School offer ?
Nutter Fort Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nutter Fort Primary School part of?
Nutter Fort Primary School is part of Harrison County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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