Romney Elementary School

45 School Street
Romney, WV 26757
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Romney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Romney Elementary School's student population of 457 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
This chart display total students of Romney Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Gender %
This chart display gender of Romney Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Romney Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart display the students of Romney Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Romney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Romney Elementary School is 0.10, 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)
#432 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Romney Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
28%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Romney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
35-39%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Romney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Romney Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Romney Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Romney Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Romney Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
95%
89%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Romney Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students of two or more races in Romney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Romney Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WV.
0.10
This chart display the diversity score of Romney Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Romney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Romney Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Romney Elementary School's ranking?
Romney Elementary School is ranked #432 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Romney Elementary School?
457 students attend Romney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Romney Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Romney Elementary School?
Romney Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Romney Elementary School offer ?
Romney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Romney Elementary School part of?
Romney Elementary School is part of Hampshire County Schools School District.

School Reviews

Review Romney Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

Recent Articles

Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Is Your Child Eligible for Free School Meals?
Is Your Child Eligible for Free School Meals?
Learn about the National School Lunch Program, which provides free or low-cost meals to students, and see if your child can qualify for the program.
Teaching in Contemporary Times
Teaching in Contemporary Times
We explore why individuals choose teaching, illuminating intrinsic motivations, the influence of role models, the pursuit of lifelong learning, and the aspiration to impact society.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Related School Videos

Quick Links