Widmyer Elementary School serves 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Widmyer Elementary School's student population of 451 students has declined by 7% 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
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Widmyer Elementary School is 0.10, 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
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Widmyer Elementary School often compared to?
Widmyer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warm Springs Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Widmyer Elementary School?
451 students attend Widmyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Widmyer Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Widmyer Elementary School?
Widmyer Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Widmyer Elementary School offer ?
Widmyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Widmyer Elementary School part of?
Widmyer Elementary School is part of Morgan County Schools School District.
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