Waitman Barbe Elementary School serves 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
81 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
5%
4%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 Waitman Barbe Elementary School?
81 students attend Waitman Barbe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Waitman Barbe Elementary School students are White, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Waitman Barbe Elementary School?
Waitman Barbe Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Waitman Barbe Elementary School offer ?
Waitman Barbe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Waitman Barbe Elementary School part of?
Waitman Barbe Elementary School is part of Monongalia County Schools.
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