Marlinton Elementary School

marlinton.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/o/mes

209 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Marlinton Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in the heart of Marlinton, West Virginia. Serving the local community within the Pocahontas County school district, the school provides a foundational learning environment for students in the elementary grades. As a cornerstone of this small mountain town, the school plays a vital role in the academic and social development of the area’s youth, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive community atmosphere.

The facility, situated on Fifth Avenue, reflects the region's commitment to public education in a rural setting. By working closely with families and the surrounding Pocahontas County area, Marlinton Elementary focuses on preparing students for their future academic endeavors through structured classroom instruction and community-based learning. Despite being located in a sparsely populated region, the school serves as a central hub for educational resources and youth engagement, reflecting the values and spirit of the Marlinton community.

209

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marlinton Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Black	4
Asian	1

White
204 (97.6%)
Black
4 (1.9%)
Asian
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:	Pocahontas County Schools
Phone:	(304)799-6551
Website:	http://marlinton.pocahontas.k12.wv.us/o/mes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	209
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 20

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 27