New River Primary serves 648 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
New River Primary's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of New River Primary is 0.27, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
4%
4%
White
85%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are New River Primary often compared to?
New River Primaryis often viewed alongside schools like Fayetteville Pk-8 by visitors of our site.
How many students attend New River Primary?
648 students attend New River Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of New River Primary students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New River Primary?
New River Primary has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does New River Primary offer ?
New River Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New River Primary part of?
New River Primary is part of Fayette County Schools School District.
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