Harrisville Elementary

95 Elementary Drive
Harrisville, WV 26362

201 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Harrisville Elementary School, located at 1201 E Main Street in Harrisville, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within Ritchie County. As a community-focused elementary school, it provides instruction for students in the early stages of their academic journey, typically covering pre-kindergarten through the upper elementary grades. The school plays a central role in the local town of Harrisville, emphasizing basic literacy, numeracy, and social development within a small-town, supportive environment.

Beyond standard academic curricula, Harrisville Elementary is integrated into the broader Ritchie County Schools system, benefiting from district-wide resources while maintaining a localized atmosphere. The school focuses on fostering a safe and engaging learning environment, often characterized by strong community involvement and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school. Through its location in the heart of Harrisville, the school acts as a focal point for families, promoting both educational growth and community cohesion.

201

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrisville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	193
Hispanic	5
Black	3

White
193 (96.0%)
Hispanic
5 (2.5%)
Black
3 (1.5%)

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:	Ritchie County Schools
Phone:	(304)643-2220
Website:	http://ritchieschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	201
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 36

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 39