Central Elementary School

central.mars.k12.wv.us/

260 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Central Elementary School, located at 750 Tomlinson Avenue in Moundsville, West Virginia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Marshall County School District. As a community-focused school, it provides foundational academic instruction for students in the early stages of their educational journey, typically covering pre-kindergarten through the upper elementary grades. The school is situated in the heart of Moundsville, functioning as a vital hub for neighborhood families and emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Central Elementary is committed to fostering student growth through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and community engagement. The school works closely with local stakeholders and parents to promote literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. By maintaining a presence on Tomlinson Avenue, the school remains deeply integrated into the historic Moundsville area, aiming to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing space that prepares its students for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

260

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	241
Hispanic	3
Black	3
Two or More	13

White
241 (92.7%)
Two or More
13 (5.0%)
Hispanic
3 (1.2%)
Black
3 (1.2%)

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:	Marshall County Schools
Phone:	(304)843-4425
Website:	http://central.mars.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
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

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 85

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 3	84
Grade 4	91
Grade 5	85

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	43.8%
Male	146	56.2%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th