Hodgesville Elementary

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151 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hodgesville Elementary School is a public school located in a rural setting in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Serving the local community within the Upshur County School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes the importance of early academic development and social growth in a small-town environment, reflecting the values and characteristics of the surrounding Upshur County region.

While specific performance metrics and individual school programs can evolve, the school generally adheres to the state’s educational standards, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. Like many elementary schools in the area, Hodgesville Elementary prioritizes a supportive learning environment, often fostering close relationships between staff, students, and local families. Its location on Teter Road makes it a primary hub for education for children residing in the southwestern portion of the county.

151

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hodgesville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Two or More	1

White
150 (99.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Upshur County Schools
Phone:	(304)472-3212
Website:	http://hes.upshurschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	151
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 28

Kindergarten 20

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 21