Beckley Elementary School

399 Gray Flats Road
Beckley, WV 25801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 320 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Beckley 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 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Beckley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Beckley Elementary School's student population of 320 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
320 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Beckley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beckley Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#600 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15-19%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beckley 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Beckley 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 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Beckley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
31%
4%
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White
49%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Beckley Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Beckley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Beckley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beckley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Beckley Elementary School's ranking?
Beckley Elementary School is ranked #600 out of 627 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 32% WV state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Beckley Elementary School?
320 students attend Beckley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Beckley Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beckley Elementary School?
Beckley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beckley Elementary School offer ?
Beckley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Beckley Elementary School part of?
Beckley Elementary School is part of Raleigh County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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