Anna Jarvis Elementary School

ajes.taylorcountyboe.net/

461 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Anna Jarvis Elementary School, located in Grafton, West Virginia, serves as a central hub for primary education in Taylor County. Named in honor of Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day who was a native of the Grafton area, the school reflects a strong connection to local history and community pride. It is committed to providing a foundational learning environment that focuses on academic growth, social development, and the emotional well-being of its students in a supportive, small-town atmosphere.

The school is known for its dedication to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community. By offering a range of classroom programs and extracurricular opportunities, Anna Jarvis Elementary aims to cultivate curiosity and character in its young learners. As part of the broader Taylor County Schools system, the institution focuses on preparing students for their future educational journey by emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills within a nurturing and safe setting.

461

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anna Jarvis Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	448
Hispanic	1
Black	2
Two or More	10

White
448 (97.2%)
Two or More
10 (2.2%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
Hispanic
1 (0.2%)

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:	Taylor County Schools
Phone:	(304)265-4090
Website:	http://ajes.taylorcountyboe.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
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 78

Kindergarten 87

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 73