Wiley Ford Primary School serves 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 180 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wiley Ford Primary School's student population of 180 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
180 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Wiley Ford Primary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
2%
2%

Black
2%
4%

White
95%
88%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Wiley Ford Primary School often compared to?
Wiley Ford Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frankfort Intermediate School, Keyser Primary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wiley Ford Primary School?
180 students attend Wiley Ford Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wiley Ford Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiley Ford Primary School?
Wiley Ford Primary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wiley Ford Primary School offer ?
Wiley Ford Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wiley Ford Primary School part of?
Wiley Ford Primary School is part of Mineral County Schools School District.
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