Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cranberry-prosperity 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 272 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary serves the northeast section of Beckley, WV, encompassing an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School's student population of 272 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
272 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Motto
Where we're building a Legacy of Leaders!
School Rankings
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School is 0.45, which is more 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
#449 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
10%
4%
White
73%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School's ranking?
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School is ranked #449 out of 617 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School?
272 students attend Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School?
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School offer ?
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School part of?
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary School is part of Raleigh County Schools.
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