Serving 510 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Daniels Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Daniels Elementary serves the eastern part of its school district in Daniels, WV, covering an area of approximately 84.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniels Elementary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
510 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Daniels Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniels Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#168 out of 617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniels Elementary School's ranking?
Daniels Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Daniels Elementary School often compared to?
Daniels Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shady Spring Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Daniels Elementary School?
510 students attend Daniels Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Daniels Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniels Elementary School?
Daniels Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniels Elementary School offer ?
Daniels Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Daniels Elementary School part of?
Daniels Elementary School is part of Raleigh County Schools.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
There should be more communication from school to parents especially over competitions in projects, etc. Does anyone ever know who wins anything? To the children this is very important. The joy of participating is very important but only knowing you are not a winner is disappointing.
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