Rock Branch Elementary School

4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 230 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5% in WV
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rock Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Rock Branch Elementary School's student population of 230 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Rock Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Branch Elementary School is 0.13, 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)
#18 out of 629 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-64%
28%
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55-59%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
2%
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Black
3%
4%
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White
93%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Rock Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Branch Elementary School is ranked #18 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Rock Branch Elementary School?
230 students attend Rock Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Rock Branch Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Branch Elementary School?
Rock Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rock Branch Elementary School offer ?
Rock Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Branch Elementary School part of?
Rock Branch Elementary School is part of Putnam County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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