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Van Horn Elementary School (Closed 2008)

229 W Main St
Salem, WV 26426
Van Horn Elementary School serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
4%
4%
White
90%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Van Horn Elementary School?
179 students attend Van Horn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Van Horn Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Van Horn Elementary School?
Van Horn Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Van Horn Elementary School offer ?
Van Horn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Van Horn Elementary School part of?
Van Horn Elementary School is part of Harrison County Schools.

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