Keyser Primary School

1123 Harley O Staggers Dr
Keyser, WV 26726

www.boe.mine.k12.wv.us/o/keyser-ps

568 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Keyser Primary School, located at 1123 Harley O. Staggers Drive in Keyser, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. As a primary school, it focuses on the developmental and academic needs of young students, typically covering the early elementary years. The school is part of the Mineral County School District and is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment where children can build the essential literacy, numeracy, and social skills necessary for their future academic success.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school acts as a vital hub for families in the Keyser area. By emphasizing early childhood education, Keyser Primary School aims to instill a love for learning in its students while providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere. Through collaborative efforts between educators, parents, and the community, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance needed to thrive during their formative years.

568

Total Students

47.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keyser Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	499
Hispanic	11
Black	27
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
499 (87.9%)
Black
27 (4.8%)
Two or More
27 (4.8%)
Hispanic
11 (1.9%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Mineral County Schools
Phone:	(304)788-4508
Website:	http://www.boe.mine.k12.wv.us/o/keyser-ps
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
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 111

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 89