Serving 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coal City 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 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 387 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: COAL CITY ELEMENTARY serves the southern part of Coal City's school district, encompassing an area of approximately 49.7 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 11.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coal City Elementary School's student population of 387 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
387 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coal City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coal City Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
87%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)39.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coal City Elementary School's ranking?
Coal City Elementary School is ranked #229 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Coal City Elementary School?
387 students attend Coal City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Coal City Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coal City Elementary School?
Coal City Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coal City Elementary School offer ?
Coal City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Coal City Elementary School part of?
Coal City Elementary School is part of Raleigh County Schools.
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