School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students (19-20)
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
2%
Black
(19-20)43%
4%
White
(19-20)46%
90%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)10%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
94%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Whitethorn Elementary School?
140 students attend Whitethorn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Whitethorn Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Whitethorn Elementary School offer ?
Whitethorn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Whitethorn Elementary School part of?
Whitethorn Elementary School is part of Mercer County Schools.
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