Nestled in central West Virginia, Sand Fork Elementary School, located in rural Gilmer County, provides a small school setting for 131 students in grades pre-kindergarten through sixth. Sand Fork School opened in 1922 as an elementary and high school with grades kindergarten through 12^th grade until 1968, at which time all county high schools consolidated. In 1987,  the 7^th and 8^th grades were consolidated to form a countywide 7-12 middle/high school. After a lengthy period of declining enrollment, Sand Fork has experienced a growth in enrollment for the past three years and is now the second largest elementary school in Gilmer County. Along with the growth in enrollment has been a growth in achievement test scores and a desire for the school to succeed in all levels.

Sand Fork Elementary is a place where students and parents alike feel welcome and the environment enhances learning. The overall climate of the school is positive. Key factors of success of the school include teacher commitment, student and parent involvement, and community support. The small school setting has provided many opportunities for students to advance in becoming lifelong learners.

Sand Fork Elementary School

P.O. Box 260

Sand Fork,  WV  26430

304.462.7605 ( Voice)

304.462.5368 (Fax)