School Overview
Hamlin PK-8, located at 8130 Court Avenue in Hamlin, West Virginia, serves as a central educational hub for the local Lincoln County community. As a pre-kindergarten through eighth-grade institution, the school is designed to provide a continuous learning environment that bridges the gap between early childhood education and the transition into high school. By housing both primary and middle school grades under one roof, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering long-term relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding Hamlin community.

The school operates as part of the Lincoln County School District, emphasizing standard state curriculum requirements while addressing the specific needs of a rural West Virginia student population. Like many schools in the region, Hamlin PK-8 plays a vital role in the social and developmental lives of its students, often serving as a focal point for extracurricular activities and community engagement. Its structure is intended to offer stability for families in the area, ensuring that students remain in a consistent educational setting throughout their formative years before moving on to Lincoln County High School.
454
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamlin PK-8
Demographic Student Count
White446
Hispanic1
Black4
Two or More3
  • White
    446 (98.2%)
  • Black
    4 (0.9%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7%)
  • 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: Lincoln County Schools
Phone: (304)824-3036
Website: http://www.hamlinbobcats.net/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 454
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 33
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 47
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 48
Grade 5 43
Grade 6 50
Grade 7 42
Grade 8 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Hamlin PK-8
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten33
Kindergarten47
Grade 148
Grade 247
Grade 345
Grade 448
Grade 543
Grade 650
Grade 742
Grade 851
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Hamlin PK-8
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23451.5%
Male22048.5%