Crichton Elementary

ces.greenbriercountyschools.org/

91 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Crichton Elementary, located at 133 School Street in Quinwood, West Virginia, serves as a focal point for primary education in its small, rural community. As part of the Greenbrier County School District, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for local children, typically focusing on grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Like many schools in the region, Crichton Elementary strives to create a close-knit, supportive environment where educators can work closely with students to meet both their academic and social-emotional needs.

Given its location in Quinwood, the school plays a vital role in the town’s identity, often serving as a hub for community engagement and local events. The institution emphasizes a traditional curriculum aligned with West Virginia state standards, aiming to prepare students for middle school while fostering a sense of school pride. With its modest size, Crichton Elementary is known for its ability to offer a personalized approach to learning, ensuring that students receive individual attention in a quiet, rural setting.

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crichton Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	1
Two or More	1

White
89 (97.8%)
Hispanic
1 (1.1%)
Two or More
1 (1.1%)

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:	Greenbrier County Schools
Phone:	(304)438-6958
Website:	http://ces.greenbriercountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	91
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
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 16

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 14

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 11

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 14