What grades does Mercer Elementary serve?

Mercer Elementary operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Princeton area.

Where is Mercer Elementary located?

Mercer Elementary is a town school in Princeton, WV.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary is 12.3:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Princeton, WV?

Schools in Princeton include Mercer Elementary and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Princeton area.

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Mercer Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

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Princeton, WV 24740

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Oct

Tue

Safety DayEvent

Oct

Mon

Faculty Senate Day - No School for StudentsEvent

Oct

Wed

PTO MeetingEvent

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Oct

Wed

Halloween DanceEvent

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Oct

Thu

One Town One TailgateEvent

Oct

Fri

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School Profile

Grades

3–5

Enrollment

258

Student:Teacher

12.3:1

Locale

Town

District

MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS

Phone

(304)425-3160

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

32%

25th percentile in WV

Math Proficiency

30%

68th percentile in WV

Chronic Absenteeism

23.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

3 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.3:1

Near average in WV

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

214

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

1.5

Social Workers

1.5

Nurses

0.25

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,583

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,899

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,361

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 27%State 49%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

32.4%

Below 150% poverty line

4.2%

Unemployment rate

6.4%

Uninsured residents

13.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,728

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,573

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Intellectual Disability

484 (31%)

Speech/Language Impairment

410 (26%)

Specific Learning Disability

374 (24%)

Autism

122 (8%)

Other Health Impairment

108 (7%)

Emotional Disturbance

17 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

258

Current enrollment

Declining(-22% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

Safety Day

Event

Mon, Oct 12, 2026

Faculty Senate Day - No School for Students

Event

Wed, Oct 14, 2026

PTO Meeting

Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS. Mercer Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor DayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Cambium Benchmark Beginning of the Year testing beginsDistrict-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Kindergarten i-Ready Diagnostic/Inform AssessmentDistrict-wide Students in Mrs. Blevins' Kindergarten will take their i-Ready Beginning of the Year assessment.	exam	—
Tue, Sep 15, 2026	National IT Professionals DayDistrict-wide National IT Professionals Dayhonor the technical experts who maintain vital networks, applications, and infrastructure.System administrators, network engineers, database administrators, and cybersecurity workers.How can you participate?Send gratitude: Post a public thank-you or send a direct note of appreciation. (Mr. Joel, Dr. Farley, BOE Tech Department)	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Coastal Wilds Animal Adventure Show for students	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	Safety Day	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Faculty Senate Day - No School for Students	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	PTO Meeting Check the meeting notice for agenda and location details.	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Halloween Dance Check the event notice for details about activities and attendance.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	One Town One Tailgate	Event	—
Fri, Oct 23, 2026	Fall Photos Review the picture day notice for scheduling and ordering information.	Event	—
Thu, Oct 29, 2026	Trunk or Treat Check the event notice for time, location, and participation details.	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day -No School	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Science Fair - Mercer Mall	Event	—
Tue, Nov 10, 2026	Care Day Field Trip - Terry and Leippi	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day - No School	Event	—
Thu, Nov 19, 2026	Reading Bee - Concord University	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Tue, Dec 1, 2026	Santas Workshop at School	Event	—
Thu, Dec 3, 2026	Math Field Day - Concord University	Event	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	Band & Choir Christmas Concert District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Santa Visit with pics	Event	—
Wed, Dec 23, 2026	Faculty Senate Day - No school for students	Event	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Winter Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	CD Day - No school for students	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return to School From Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the return date and any schedule adjustments.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	Cambium Middle of Year Assessment - Attendance Matters	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Day - No school for students	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Faculty Senate Day - No school for students	Event	—
Thu, Feb 18, 2027	Social Studies Fair - Mercer Mall	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Smile Club Dentist at Mercer	Event	—
Wed, Mar 10, 2027	Young Writers School Winner Ceremony at Granada	Event	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Event	—
Thu, Apr 8, 2027	Battle of the Books - Concord University	Event	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Trash to Treasure - Granada	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	WV General Summative Assessment State Testing - Attendance Matters	Event	—
Tue, May 4, 2027	Pre-K Registration at Silver Springs Early Learning CenterDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Tue, May 18, 2027	PE Field Day - Concord University	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	5th Grade Field Trip Review the field trip notice for destination, time, and required information.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day-No SchoolDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Last Day for Students	Event	—