McNinch Primary School

mcninch.mars.k12.wv.us/

357 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

McNinch Primary School is a public educational institution located in Moundsville, West Virginia, serving students in the early stages of their academic journey. As part of the Marshall County Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. The school is situated on Middle Grave Creek Road, acting as a key local resource for families in the Moundsville area who are seeking to prepare their children for the transition to elementary and middle school levels.

The culture of McNinch Primary is centered on fostering a supportive, student-centered atmosphere where young learners are encouraged to develop both academic skills and positive character traits. By prioritizing classroom engagement and community involvement, the school aims to bridge the gap between early childhood education and formal primary schooling. Through its commitment to the local community, McNinch Primary plays an essential role in the district’s mission to equip students with the necessary tools for long-term academic success in a safe and structured setting.

357

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McNinch Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	331
Hispanic	5
Black	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
331 (92.7%)
Two or More
15 (4.2%)
Hispanic
5 (1.4%)
Black
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)843-4431
Website:	http://mcninch.mars.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 106

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 90