Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Sulphur Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 316 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
White Sulphur Elementary School's student population of 316 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
316 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Sulphur Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Sulphur Elementary School is 0.21, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#273 out of 629 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
4%
4%
White
89%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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 is White Sulphur Elementary School's ranking?
White Sulphur Elementary School is ranked #273 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend White Sulphur Elementary School?
316 students attend White Sulphur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of White Sulphur Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Sulphur Elementary School?
White Sulphur Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Sulphur Elementary School offer ?
White Sulphur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Sulphur Elementary School part of?
White Sulphur Elementary School is part of Greenbrier County Schools School District.
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