Paw Paw Elementary School

Morgan County Schools
60 Pirate Circle
Paw Paw, WV 25434
82 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
Paw Paw Elementary School, located at 60 Pirate Circle in Paw Paw, West Virginia, serves as the primary educational hub for the small, tight-knit community of Paw Paw. As part of the Morgan County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its rural student population. By maintaining a focus on foundational academic skills and character development, the school strives to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle and high school settings.

As a reflection of its local identity, the school embraces the "Pirate" mascot, which serves as a central symbol of school spirit and community pride. Given its location in a rural area, Paw Paw Elementary often acts as a vital anchor for the surrounding town, emphasizing close relationships between teachers, students, and families. The school's mission centers on providing a personalized approach to education, ensuring that students receive the attention and resources necessary to succeed within a safe and encouraging environment.
82
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    69 (84.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (8.5%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (6.1%)
  • Black
    1 (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: Morgan County Schools
Phone: (304)947-7425
Website: http://www.morganschools.net/o/paw-paw
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
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
Kindergarten 14
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 10
Grade 3 11
Grade 4 10
Grade 5 14
Grade 6 12
Gender Ratio