Martin Elementary School Profile &amp; Key Information (2026 List)

About Martin Elementary School

Martin Elementary School is a public school in Parkersburg, West Virginia, that teaches kids from pre-kindergarten to fifth grade. It is in the Wood County Schools district. The school has about 300 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 12 to 1, so each student can get personal attention and focused instruction. About 89% of the students are White, and about 11% are from groups that are not White, like Hispanic, African American, and multiracial students. Based on academic performance data, 34–38% of students are good at math and 36–40% are good at English language arts. Compared to state standards, this is about average. The amount spent per student is about the same as the district average, which gives teachers and students the tools they need to learn and get help. Families can live in Parkersburg because the housing prices are stable and the area is safe. In general, Martin Elementary School has a well-organized and friendly learning environment, and the staff is committed to helping students do well.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%

Reading 47%

State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 47% in Reading.

28

Full-time Teachers

7 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

1

Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)

224

Total Students

$63879

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 88.39%

Asian 2.23%

Hispanic 2.23%

Black 0.45%

Two+ Races 6.7%

Native Am. 0%

White

88.39%

Asian

2.23%

Hispanic

2.23%

Black

0.45%

Two+ Races

6.7%

Native Am.

0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 224

50.45%

113 Female

49.55%

111 Male

Student Population

224 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

224 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Martin Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1301 Hillcrest St, Parkersburg, WV, 26101

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Phone

(304) 420-9625

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Website

woodcountyschoolswv.com

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 a.m.. 2:30 p.m

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Martin Elementary School recently held its annual Family Math Night, featuring interactive math activities and family engagement.

FAQ

Q1. Are there after-school activities at Martin Elementary School?

Ans. Yes, the school has after-school activities like homework help, seasonal events, and enrichment programs run by teachers and volunteers.

Q2: Does the school offer services for students with disabilities?

Ans. Martin Elementary School has special education services for students who need them, such as individualized education plans (IEPs) and help with resources.

Q3. How does the school talk to parents and families?

Ans. The school keeps families up to date through newsletters, digital communications, parent-teacher conferences, and school events.

Q4. What kinds of transportation do students have?

Ans. Students can use the school district's buses, which have routes that are based on where they live in the school's attendance area.

Q5. Are there programs to help students who need extra academic help?

Ans. Yes, Martin Elementary School offers small-group instruction, intervention programs, and teacher-led support to help students improve their reading and math skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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