What grades does Big Elm Elementary School serve?

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

Where is Big Elm Elementary School located?

You can find Big Elm Elementary School in Shinnston, WV.

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

At Big Elm Elementary School, there are approximately 14.4 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Shinnston, WV?

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

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Big Elm Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Shinnston, West Virginia|HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Shinnston, WV 26431

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Professional Learning Day (3-hr Early Dismissal) Staff DayDistrict-wide

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Fri

3-HOUR EARLY DISMISSALhalf_dayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

591

Student:Teacher

14.4:1

Locale

Rural

District

HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Phone

(304)326-7280

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

29%

13th percentile in WV

Math Proficiency

33%

73th percentile in WV

Chronic Absenteeism

22.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

5 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1

Near average in WV

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

631

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

38.97

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.7

Psychologists

0.69999999

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,396

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,518

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,907

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 23%State 42%Local 35%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

24.4%

Below 150% poverty line

5.5%

Unemployment rate

7.0%

Uninsured residents

11.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

2,184

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

2,040

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

751 (37%)

Other Health Impairment

421 (21%)

Intellectual Disability

410 (20%)

Speech/Language Impairment

234 (11%)

Autism

142 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

7 (0%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

567

Current enrollment

Declining(-17% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

Professional Learning Day (3-hr Early Dismissal)

Staff Day

Fri, Sep 18, 2026

3-HOUR EARLY DISMISSAL

half_day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

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

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School-Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	Professional Learning Day (3-hr Early Dismissal) District-wide Professional Learning Day (3-hr Early Dismissal)	Staff Day	—
Fri, Sep 18, 2026	3-HOUR EARLY DISMISSALDistrict-wide	half_day	—