Serving 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
George Washington Elementary School's student population of 235 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George Washington 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 George Washington Elementary School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#195 out of 629 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
96%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Washington Elementary School's ranking?
George Washington Elementary School is ranked #195 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are George Washington Elementary School often compared to?
George Washington Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Confidence Elementary School, Poca Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend George Washington Elementary School?
235 students attend George Washington Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of George Washington Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George Washington Elementary School?
George Washington Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does George Washington Elementary School offer ?
George Washington Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George Washington Elementary School part of?
George Washington Elementary School is part of Putnam County Schools School District.
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