What grades does Big Otter Elementary School serve?

As a Primary school, Big Otter Elementary School serves students in Duck, WV. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Big Otter Elementary School located?

You can find Big Otter Elementary School in Duck, WV.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Otter Elementary School?

At Big Otter Elementary School, there are approximately 13.1 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Duck, WV?

Big Otter Elementary School is among the schools serving Duck, WV. The school is part of the local school system.

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Big Otter Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Duck, West Virginia|CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Duck, WV 25063

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Fri

BOES - Three Hour Early-Out half_dayDistrict-wide

Oct

Thu

CES - Parent Teacher ConferenceStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Sun

No School - Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Nov

Mon

No School - Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Sun

No School - Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Dec

Mon

No School - Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

170

Student:Teacher

13.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS

Phone

(304)286-3111

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

20-24%

Chronic Absenteeism

16.8%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

2 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.3:1

Near average in WV

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

188

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

14.9

100% fully certified

Counselors

0.40000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,509

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,350

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,773

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 33%State 58%Local 10%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

34.6%

Below 150% poverty line

12.1%

Unemployment rate

5.0%

Uninsured residents

16.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

339

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

313

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

122 (39%)

Intellectual Disability

60 (19%)

Speech/Language Impairment

52 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

44 (14%)

Autism

24 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

5 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

184

Current enrollment

Declining(-20% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

BOES - Three Hour Early-Out

half_day

Thu, Oct 22, 2026

CES - Parent Teacher Conference

Staff Day

Sun, Nov 22, 2026

No School - Thanksgiving Break

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS. Big Otter Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Sun, Sep 6, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	CCHS No School/Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	BOES - Three Hour Early-Out District-wide	half_day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	CES - Parent Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sun, Nov 22, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	No School - Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sun, Dec 20, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	No School - Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Sun, Jan 3, 2027	No School for Students - Professional Learning DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Students Return from Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	No School for Students - Professional Learning DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return from Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	No School for Students - Professional Learning DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	No School for Students - Professional Learning DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sun, Mar 28, 2027	Spring Break - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Professional Learning Day - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, May 28, 2027	Professional Learning Day - No School for StudentsDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sun, May 30, 2027	No School - Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	No School - Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—