Capon Bridge Elementary School

99 Capon School St
Capon Bridge, WV 26711

boe.hamp.k12.wv.us/index.aspx?nid=57

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Capon Bridge Elementary School, located in the rural community of Capon Bridge, West Virginia, serves as a central hub for primary education in Hampshire County. Nestled in a scenic area, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in grades Pre-K through 5. It is known for maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where staff and families work collaboratively to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of young learners in a small-town setting.

Beyond the standard curriculum, the school emphasizes the importance of character development and student engagement. By leveraging its position within a tight-knit community, Capon Bridge Elementary aims to provide a safe, nurturing space that encourages both intellectual growth and social responsibility. The school’s efforts are directed toward preparing its students for success as they transition into middle school, ensuring they have the essential skills and confidence required for their future academic journeys.

329

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Capon Bridge Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Two or More	13

White
310 (94.2%)
Two or More
13 (4.0%)
Hispanic
4 (1.2%)
Black
2 (0.6%)

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:	Hampshire County Schools
Phone:	(304)856-3329
Website:	http://boe.hamp.k12.wv.us/index.aspx?nid=57
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
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 38

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 35