Big Elm Elementary School

www.harcoboe.net/o/bees

567 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Big Elm Elementary School is a public primary school located in Shinnston, West Virginia, serving students in Harrison County. As part of the Harrison County School District, the school is situated in a rural setting, providing a community-focused learning environment for young students. It is dedicated to fostering foundational academic skills while promoting social and emotional development in the early years of education.

The school is known for its role in the Shinnston community, functioning as a hub for local families and children. Like many elementary schools in the region, Big Elm emphasizes a supportive classroom atmosphere, extracurricular engagement, and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to middle school. Through its local partnerships and dedicated staff, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body.

567

Total Students

42.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Big Elm Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	547
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Two or More	14
American Indian	1

White
547 (96.5%)
Two or More
14 (2.5%)
Hispanic
4 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Harrison County Schools
Phone:	(304)326-7280
Website:	http://www.harcoboe.net/o/bees
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
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 93

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 73