Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
11%
4%
White
72%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% WV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Peyton Elementary School?
170 students attend Peyton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Peyton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Peyton Elementary School?
Peyton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peyton Elementary School offer ?
Peyton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peyton Elementary School part of?
Peyton Elementary School is part of Cabell County Schools School District.
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