Big Otter Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Duck, WV Grades PK–05 Rural: Distant Charleston, WV SchoolScore™ A+ (90)
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Big Otter Elementary School
Duck, WV 25063
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ A+ (90)
184
Students
13.9
Teachers
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
(304)286-3111
Phone
http://bigotterelementaryschool.org
Website

Big Otter Elementary School is a public school administered by the Clay County Schools district in Duck, WEST VIRGINIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 184 students enrolled; a 13.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs West Virginia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
184.0
State avg: 288.0
▼ 36% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.24:1
State avg: 12.9:1
▲ 2% worse
School Details
School Name
Big Otter Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
540024001467
State School ID
WV-1600000-16209
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
59 Ossia Rd
City
Duck
State
West Virginia
ZIP Code
25063
County
Clay County
Metro Area
Charleston, WV
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
5401
State Leg. Upper
54008
State Leg. Lower
54062
Latitude
38.58707
Longitude
-81.03418
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
184
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.9
Teachers FTE
📐
13.2:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.9
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.9
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 131 71.2%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Clay County Schools
LEAID
5400240
State LEA ID
WV-1600000
Phone
(304)587-4266
Website
http://claycountyschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Clay
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$27,373K
Federal Revenue
$8,911K
State Revenue
$15,789K
Local Revenue
$2,673K
Total Expenditure
$26,165K
Instruction Exp.
$13,627K
Support Services
$10,087K
Other Current Exp.
$1,597K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Big Otter Elementary School

1
Clay Elementary School
Clay · Elementary
9.1 mi
2
Clay Middle School
Clay · Middle
9.1 mi
3
Clay County High School
Clay · High
10.2 mi
4
Frametown Elementary School
Frametown · Elementary
10.4 mi
5
Geary Elementary/Middle School
Left Hand · Elementary
11.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Big Otter Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Big Otter Elementary School?
184 students are enrolled at Big Otter Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Big Otter Elementary School have?
Big Otter Elementary School has 13.9 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1.
What grades does Big Otter Elementary School serve?
Big Otter Elementary School serves grades PK through 05.
Is Big Otter Elementary School a charter school?
Big Otter Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Big Otter Elementary School located in?
Big Otter Elementary School is located in the Charleston, WV metropolitan area.
What school district does Big Otter Elementary School belong to?
Big Otter Elementary School is part of the Clay County Schools school district.
How much does Clay County Schools spend per student?
The Clay County Schools district spends approximately $142,201,087 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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