Alum Bridge Elementary School (Closed 2016)

10949 Us Highway 33 West
Alum Bridge, WV 26321
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 98 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Alum Bridge 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(14-15)
20-29%
30%
(14-15)
30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
71%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
8%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Alum Bridge Elementary School?
98 students attend Alum Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Alum Bridge Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alum Bridge Elementary School?
Alum Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alum Bridge Elementary School offer ?
Alum Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Alum Bridge Elementary School part of?
Alum Bridge Elementary School is part of Lewis County Schools.

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