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Weirton Elementary

3428 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton, WV, 26062

Top 10% School in West Virginia

Ranked 19 of 139 in West Virginia

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About Weirton Elementary

Weirton Elementary School is a public school in Weirton, West Virginia, that serves students in grades PK–4. It has 773 students. The school has a 12:1 student-to-teacher ratio, which means that classes are smaller and students get more one-on-one help. The main subjects in the curriculum are basic reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. There are also programs that help with social-emotional learning and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students. The student body is not very diverse, but it does include a mix of White and minority students, such as African American, Hispanic, and other groups. Recent test results show that 61% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and 45% did the same in reading. This means that the students did well in math and have room to strengthen their reading skills. The amount spent per student is in line with state averages and goes toward things like classroom technology, instructional materials, and student services. The school is in a residential area of Weirton and is known for being friendly and getting families involved. Overall, Weirton Elementary School is a good place to learn, with strong math skills and chances to improve reading skills even more, making it one of the top schools in West Virginia.

Weirton Elementary Contact Information

Address

3428 Pennsylvania Ave, Weirton, WV, 26062

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Phone

(304) 748-8370

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 61%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 61% in Math and 45% in Reading.
66
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
773
Total Students
$63879
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 19 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Weirton Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM 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.

Student Demographics

White 86.55%
Asian 0.78%
Hispanic 0.65%
Black 6.73%
Two+ Races 5.05%
Native Am. 0.13%
White
86.55%
Asian
0.78%
Hispanic
0.65%
Black
6.73%
Two+ Races
5.05%
Native Am.
0.13%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 773
47.99%
371 Female
52.01%
402 Male

Student Population

773 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

773 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Weirton as a city was ranked the 2nd Best Place to Retire by U.S. News & World Report (Nov 2025), bringing positive attention to the area.

FAQ

Q1. What programs help students be creative?

Ans. Weirton Elementary School has art projects, music classes, drama activities, and hands-on STEM tasks to help kids be creative.

Q2: How does the school help students stay healthy?

Ans. The school helps students stay healthy by offering counseling, mindfulness exercises, and social-emotional learning programs.

Q3. Are there chances for students to be leaders?

Ans. Students can be classroom helpers, peer mentors, and school ambassadors, among other things.

Q4. What can families do to help with school events?

Ans. Parents can help out, go to family nights, join school committees, and go to workshops and events.

Q5. What kinds of events happen at the school every year?

Ans. Weirton Elementary puts on seasonal parties, cultural events, community service projects, and school-wide assemblies.

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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