Marlowe Elementary School was built in 1922 as an eight-room school to serve grades 1 through 8 in Marlowe, West Virginia. The new school allowed a number of one-room schools in the area to be closed. The Marlowe School is a two-story brick building on a concrete base.
Marlowe Elementary School serves 283 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 283 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marlowe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Marlowe Elementary School's student population of 283 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1922
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Thu. May 28, 2026
School Motto
We Care, We Share, For the Future We Prepare!
School Rankings
The diversity score of Marlowe Elementary School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
2%
Black
7%
4%
White
79%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Marlowe Elementary School often compared to?
Marlowe Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cornwall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Marlowe Elementary School?
283 students attend Marlowe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Marlowe Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marlowe Elementary School?
Marlowe Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marlowe Elementary School offer ?
Marlowe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Marlowe Elementary School part of?
Marlowe Elementary School is part of Berkeley County Schools.
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