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#442 of 635 schools in WV
Based on limited data
Bluefield Primary School
Elementary School · Mercer County Schools · Bluefield, WV
A Mercer County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
673 West Cumberland Road, Bluefield, WV 24701
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WV statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Bluefield Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,528/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bluefield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,188
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
19.4%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brushfork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 175 | Compare → |
| Graham IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 2–5 | 3.2 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Dudley PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–1 | 4.0 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Bluewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 170 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Mercer County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #13 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bluefield Primary School is listed in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluefield Primary School
Bluefield Primary School is a public elementary school in Bluefield, WV, part of Mercer County Schools, serving approximately 358 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #442 of 635 schools in WV. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluefield Primary School
What grades does Bluefield Primary School serve?
Bluefield Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Bluefield Primary School?
Bluefield Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluefield Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluefield Primary School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluefield Primary School rank in WV?
Bluefield Primary School ranks #442 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Bluefield Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluefield Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bluefield Primary School a charter school?
No, Bluefield Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bluefield Primary School a Title I school?
No, Bluefield Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.4%
- Phone
- (304) 327-6217
- Area population (ZIP 24701)
- 17,943
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 24701; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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