Serving 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Danese Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% WV state average).
How many students attend Danese Elementary School?
114 students attend Danese Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Danese Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danese Elementary School?
Danese Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Danese Elementary School offer ?
Danese Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Danese Elementary School part of?
Danese Elementary School is part of Fayette County Schools School District.
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