A. T. Allison Elementary School

605 Railroad Street
Chester, WV 26034
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Top 20%
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, A. T. Allison Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

A. T. Allison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

A. T. Allison Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
335 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

A. T. Allison Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of A. T. Allison Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#78 out of 629 schools
(Top 20%)
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50-54%
28%
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45-49%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
3%
2%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
94%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A. T. Allison Elementary School's ranking?
A. T. Allison Elementary School is ranked #78 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are A. T. Allison Elementary School often compared to?
A. T. Allison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weirton Elementary School, New Manchester Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend A. T. Allison Elementary School?
335 students attend A. T. Allison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of A. T. Allison Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of A. T. Allison Elementary School?
A. T. Allison Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does A. T. Allison Elementary School offer ?
A. T. Allison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is A. T. Allison Elementary School part of?
A. T. Allison Elementary School is part of Hancock County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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