French Creek Elementary

7619 Route 20 South Rd
French Creek, WV 26218

fces.upshurschools.com/

205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

French Creek Elementary, located in the rural community of French Creek, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local area. As a small-town school, it functions as a central hub for the community, focusing on providing essential primary education to students in Upshur County. The school environment typically emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff work to foster early academic development, social skills, and community engagement in a supportive, small-group setting.

Academically, the school follows the standards set by the West Virginia Department of Education, ensuring students build core competencies in reading, writing, and mathematics. Because of its location in a rural region, the school often integrates its natural surroundings into the learning experience, encouraging students to develop an appreciation for their local environment. French Creek Elementary remains dedicated to preparing its students for their transition to secondary education while maintaining the traditional values and collaborative spirit characteristic of a small West Virginia school.

205

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for French Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	203
Hispanic	1
Two or More	1

White
203 (99.0%)
Hispanic
1 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

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)924-6381
Website:	http://fces.upshurschools.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 20

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 32