Back Creek Valley Elementary School

1962 Back Creek Valley Rd
Hedgesville, WV 25427

(304)229-1975

www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/backcreek

149 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Back Creek Valley Elementary School is a rural public school located in Hedgesville, West Virginia, serving students in the Berkeley County School District. Situated in a scenic area along Back Creek Valley Road, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community. As part of a larger district, the school aims to create a supportive, community-centered learning environment that emphasizes fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development for its primary-aged students.

Because of its specific geographic location, the school often acts as a focal point for the local community, maintaining a smaller, intimate atmosphere compared to larger suburban schools in the region. The institution is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by fostering close relationships between educators, students, and local families. Overall, Back Creek Valley Elementary functions as a key educational hub for the families residing in the northern reaches of Berkeley County.

149

Total Students

10.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Back Creek Valley Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	6

White
136 (91.3%)
Hispanic
6 (4.0%)
Two or More
6 (4.0%)
Black
1 (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:	Berkeley County Schools
Phone:	(304)229-1975
Website:	http://www.berkeleycountyschools.org/o/backcreek
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.6
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 25

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 41