Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Volga Century Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
3%
4%
White
92%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% WV state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Volga Century Elementary School?
36 students attend Volga Century Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Volga Century Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Volga Century Elementary School?
Volga Century Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Volga Century Elementary School offer ?
Volga Century Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Volga Century Elementary School part of?
Volga Century Elementary School is part of Barbour County Board Of Education School District.
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