Spring Mills Primary serves 517 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 22% 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: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Mills Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Spring Mills Primary's student population of 517 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Spring Mills Primary is 0.38, 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
2%
1%
Hispanic
5%
2%
Black
8%
4%
White
78%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Spring Mills Primary often compared to?
Spring Mills Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Hedgesville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Spring Mills Primary?
517 students attend Spring Mills Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Spring Mills Primary students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Mills Primary?
Spring Mills Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Mills Primary offer ?
Spring Mills Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Mills Primary part of?
Spring Mills Primary is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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