Harden Elementary School (Closed 2008)

260 E. Main Street
Salem, WV 26426
Harden Elementary School serves 181 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
181 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
3%
4%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Harden Elementary School?
181 students attend Harden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Harden Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harden Elementary School?
Harden Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harden Elementary School offer ?
Harden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harden Elementary School part of?
Harden Elementary School is part of Harrison County Schools School District.

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