Gilbert Pk8

409 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Gilbert Middle School is located at 1 Lion Country Way in Gilbert, West Virginia, and serves as a key educational institution within the local community. As part of the West Virginia Department of Education system, the school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the unique developmental needs of middle school students. The school functions as a hub for academic growth, aiming to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while promoting both personal and social development.

The school is deeply integrated into the "Lion Country" spirit, reflecting a strong sense of community pride and identity typical of the Gilbert area. By utilizing resources provided through the state’s educational framework, the school strives to maintain academic standards and engage students through various programs and extracurricular activities. For those seeking additional information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains a connection to the broader West Virginia Department of Education’s digital infrastructure.

409

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gilbert Pk8
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Two or More	3

White
406 (99.3%)
Two or More
3 (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:	Mingo County Schools
Phone:	(304)664-8197
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 60

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 48