Mcdowell County School District
- 30 CENTRAL AVE
- WELCH, WV 24801
- (304) 436-8441
5 School Reviews
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 75.4% | 77.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 4.7% | 4.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $11,262 | $10,109 |
| Students Per Teacher | 12.5 | 14.0 |
| Number of Schools | 13 | - |
| Number of Students | 3,675 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 294 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 3,675 | 12.5 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 211 |
| Kindergarten Students | 295 |
| 1st Grade Students | 271 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 286 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 252 |
| 4th Grade Students | 275 |
| 5th Grade Students | 279 |
| 6th Grade Students | 247 |
| 7th Grade Students | 269 |
| 8th Grade Students | 270 |
| 9th Grade Students | 282 |
| 10th Grade Students | 270 |
| 11th Grade Students | 233 |
| 12th Grade Students | 234 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | - |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 5 |
| Hispanic | 5 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 410 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 3,249 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,949 |
| Female | 1,725 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 294 | 12.5 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 11 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 13 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 132 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 137 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 43 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 10 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 3 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 211 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 14 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 20 |
| School Administrators | 19 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 6 |
| Student Support Services | 14 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 140 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $59,715,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $12,780,000 | 21.4% |
| Property Tax | $12,104,000 | 20.3% |
| Other School Systems | $17,000 | 0.03% |
| Cities and Counties | $8,000 | 0.01% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $34,000 | 0.06% |
| School Lunch | $157,000 | 0.3% |
| Textbook Sales and Rentals | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Other Sales and Services | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Sale of Property | $5,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $143,000 | 0.2% |
| Fines and Forfeits | $164,000 | 0.3% |
| Miscellaneous | $143,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $40,232,000 | 67.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $15,331,000 | 25.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $92,000 | 0.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $20,000 | 0.03% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $93,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $31,000 | 0.05% |
| Transportation Programs | $342,000 | 0.6% |
| Other Programs | $20,742,000 | 34.7% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $3,581,000 | 6.0% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,703,000 | 11.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $2,947,000 | 4.9% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $6,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,385,000 | 2.3% |
| Through State - Other | $2,365,000 | 4.0% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $42,548,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $24,786,000 | 58.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $15,414,000 | 36.2% |
| Student Support | $433,000 | 0.7% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $2,296,000 | 3.8% |
| General Administration Support | $1,582,000 | 2.6% |
| School Administration Support | $2,261,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $4,397,000 | 7.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,876,000 | 6.5% |
| Other Support Services | $569,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,348,000 | 5.5% |
| Food Services | $2,348,000 | 3.9% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 75.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 267 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 53 | 4.7% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Mcdowell County School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 13
- Students: 3,675
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 294
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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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| ANAWALT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
School House Rd
Anawalt, WV Public | PK-5 | 105 | 13.1 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BIG CREEK HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Owl's Nest Dr
War, WV Public | 9-12 | 211 | 12.4 |  Review This School |
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| BRADSHAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
740 Mountaineer Way
Bradshaw, WV Public | PK-5 | 242 | 15.8 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| FALL RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Route 7
Big Sandy, WV Public | PK-5 | 190 | 14.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| IAEGER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Waters St
Iaeger, WV Public | PK-5 | 327 | 16.1 | Review This School |
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| IAEGER HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
Water St
Iaeger, WV Public | 9-12 | 388 | 15.0 | Review This School |
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| KIMBALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
Route 52
Kimball, WV Public | PK-5 | 296 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| MCDOWELL COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
Drawer V
Welch, WV Public | PK-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| MOUNT VIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
950 Mount View Rd
Welch, WV Public | 6-12 | 782 | 13.9 | Review This School |
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| RIVER VIEW HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
512 Mountaineeer Hwy
Bradshaw, WV Public | PK-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SANDY RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
Route 80
Avondale, WV Public | 6-8 | 270 | 15.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SOUTHSIDE K-8 SCHOOL | ||||
13509 Rocket Boys Dr
War, WV Public | PK-8 | 531 | 14.6 | Review This School |
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| WELCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1235 Stewart St
Welch, WV Public | PK-5 | 332 | 16.3 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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