Creed Collins Elementary

Ritchie County Schools
512 Collins Ave
Pennsboro, WV 26415
211 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Creed Collins Elementary, located in Pennsboro, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Ritchie County School District. As a rural primary school, it plays a vital role in the local community by providing core academic instruction and fostering a supportive environment for young learners in their formative years. The school is typically focused on building essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills, acting as a hub for student development in the region.

Because of its location in a small, close-knit community, Creed Collins Elementary often emphasizes personalized attention and a strong partnership between educators, students, and local families. The school works to uphold the standards set by the West Virginia Department of Education while integrating a small-town atmosphere that encourages student engagement and extracurricular involvement. It stands as a primary resource for the youth of Pennsboro, helping to prepare them for their future transition to middle and high school within the district.
211
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    203 (96.2%)
  • Two or More
    5 (2.4%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.9%)
  • 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: Ritchie County Schools
Phone: (304)659-2140
Website: http://ritchieschools.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
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 35
Kindergarten 35
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 39
Grade 3 33
Grade 4 41
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Harrisville Elementary
Ritchie County Schools
201 Students
95 Elementary Drive
Harrisville, WV 26362 (6.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th