Mercer County School District
- 1403 HONAKER AVE
- PRINCETON, WV 24740
- (304) 487-1551
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 69.5% | 77.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 5.4% | 4.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,754 | $10,109 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| Number of Schools | 26 | - |
| Number of Students | 9,538 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 667 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 9,538 | 14.3 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 506 |
| Kindergarten Students | 696 |
| 1st Grade Students | 735 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 734 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 690 |
| 4th Grade Students | 737 |
| 5th Grade Students | 657 |
| 6th Grade Students | 726 |
| 7th Grade Students | 730 |
| 8th Grade Students | 693 |
| 9th Grade Students | 869 |
| 10th Grade Students | 634 |
| 11th Grade Students | 601 |
| 12th Grade Students | 544 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 40 |
| Hispanic | 48 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 945 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 8,469 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 4,907 |
| Female | 4,645 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 667 | 14.3 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 12 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 38 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 303 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 314 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 91 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 16 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 22 |
| Elementary | 10 |
| Secondary | 12 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 21 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 422 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 11 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 47 |
| School Administrators | 34 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 11 |
| Student Support Services | 34 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 286 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $91,392,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $17,879,000 | 19.6% |
| Property Tax | $16,339,000 | 17.9% |
| All Other Taxes | $30,000 | 0.03% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $67,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $581,000 | 0.6% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $9,000 | 0.01% |
| District Activity Receipts | $99,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $730,000 | 0.8% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $24,000 | 0.03% |
| Total State Revenues | $60,615,000 | 66.3% |
| General Formula Assistance | $38,165,000 | 41.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $166,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $155,000 | 0.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $129,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $61,000 | 0.07% |
| Transportation Programs | $605,000 | 0.7% |
| Other Programs | $13,544,000 | 14.8% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $7,790,000 | 8.5% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $12,898,000 | 14.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $4,462,000 | 4.9% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $25,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,605,000 | 2.9% |
| Through State - Other | $5,403,000 | 5.9% |
| Direct - Other | $403,000 | 0.4% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $92,511,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $55,261,000 | 59.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $31,017,000 | 33.5% |
| Student Support | $2,598,000 | 2.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $3,972,000 | 4.3% |
| General Administration Support | $809,000 | 0.9% |
| School Administration Support | $5,472,000 | 6.0% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $10,770,000 | 11.8% |
| Student Transportation Support | $5,876,000 | 6.4% |
| Other Support Services | $1,520,000 | 1.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $6,233,000 | 6.7% |
| Food Services | $6,233,000 | 6.8% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 69.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 492 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 138 | 5.4% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Mercer County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 26
- Students: 9,538
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 667
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| ATHENS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
205 South State St
Athens, WV Public | PK-8 | 539 | 18.3 |  Review This School |
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| BLUEFIELD HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
535 West Cumberland Rd
Bluefield, WV Public | 9-12 | 685 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| BLUEFIELD INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | ||||
1301 Southview Dr
Bluefield, WV Public | 3-5 | 331 | 14.7 | Review This School |
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| BLUEFIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
2002 Stadium Dr
Bluefield, WV Public | 6-8 | 565 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| BLUEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Rt 4 Box 480
Bluefield, WV Public | PK-5 | 223 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| BRUSHFORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Rt 4 Box 93
Bluefield, WV Public | PK-5 | 203 | 14.5 | Review This School |
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| CERES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Rt 2 Box 189
Bluefield, WV Public | KG-5 | 191 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| GLENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1734 Glenwood Park
Princeton, WV Public | KG-8 | 718 | 15.1 | Review This School |
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| LASHMEET / MATOAKA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Route 10
Matoaka, WV Public | PK-8 | 418 | 14.9 | Review This School |
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| MELROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Hc 71 Box 257 Athen Rd
Princeton, WV Public | KG-5 | 209 | 15.5 | Review This School |
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| MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
319 Memorial Ave
Bluefield, WV Public | KG-2 | 199 | 18.1 | Review This School |
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| MERCER COUNTY EARLY LEARNING CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
821 Broadway St
Princeton, WV Public | PK-12 | 353 | 33.6 | Review This School |
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| MERCER COUNTY TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
1397 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV Public | PK-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| MERCER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1200 Mercer St
Princeton, WV Public | 3-5 | 317 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| MONTCALM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Rt 2 Box 35
Rock, WV Public | PK-6 | 334 | 15.9 | Review This School |
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| MONTCALM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
710 Simmons River Rd
Montcalm, WV Public | 7-12 | 359 | 14.4 | Review This School |
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| OAKVALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2503 Goodwin's Chapel Rd
Princeton, WV Public | PK-8 | 225 | 12.5 | Review This School |
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| PIKEVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
3566 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV Public | 9-12 | 675 | 16.9 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PIKEVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
3566 Eads Mill Rd
Princeton, WV Public | PK-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| PRINCETON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1321 Stafford Dr
Princeton, WV Public | 9-12 | 1,052 | 17.3 | Review This School |
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| PRINCETON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
300 North Johnston St
Princeton, WV Public | 6-8 | 616 | 13.5 | Review This School |
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| PRINCETON PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
219b Old Bluefield Rd
Princeton, WV Public | KG-2 | 590 | 17.4 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SPANISHBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
8544 Beckley Rd
Spanishburg, WV Public | PK-8 | 305 | 15.3 | Review This School |
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| STRALEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
810 Straley Ave
Princeton, WV Public | 3-5 | 165 | 12.2 | Review This School |
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| SUN VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
5281 Hinton Rd
Lenore, WV Public | KG-5 | 110 | 16.9 | Review This School |
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| WHITETHORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1919 Maryland Ave
Bluefield, WV Public | KG-2 | 170 | 17.0 | Review This School |
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