Switchback Elementary School serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
35%
4%
White
65%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Switchback Elementary School?
215 students attend Switchback Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Switchback Elementary School students are White, and 35% of students are Black.
What grades does Switchback Elementary School offer ?
Switchback Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Switchback Elementary School part of?
Switchback Elementary School is part of Mcdowell County Schools.
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