Geary Elementary/Middle School

Roane County Schools
9538 Clay Rd
Left Hand, WV 25251
200 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
Geary Elementary/Middle School, located in Left Hand, West Virginia, serves as a focal point for the rural community of Roane County. As a combined-grade facility, the school provides an educational environment that bridges the gap between early childhood development and the transition to high school, typically serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. Its location on Clay Road places it centrally within the community, functioning as a vital institution for local families.

Academically and socially, the school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and a more personalized approach to student learning. Being a rural K-8 school, Geary emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a close-knit school culture where students often benefit from long-term relationships with their teachers and peers. The school remains an essential part of the Roane County School District, striving to provide its students with the necessary resources and support to succeed before they move on to their secondary education.
200
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    192 (96.0%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.0%)
  • Black
    1 (0.5%)
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: Roane County Schools
Phone: (304)565-3721
Website: http://gems.roanecountyschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
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 19
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 18
Grade 3 24
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 25
Grade 8 13
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Walton Elementary/Middle School
Roane County Schools
228 Students
90 School Dr
Walton, WV 25286 (8.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th