Divide Elementary School
Divide Elementary School serves 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Divide Elementary School placed 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%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Divide Elementary School's student population of 210 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Divide Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Divide Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.20. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 629 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Divide Elementary School?
210 students attend Divide Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Divide Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Divide Elementary School?
Divide Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Divide Elementary School offer ?
Divide Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Divide Elementary School part of?
Divide Elementary School is part of Fayette County Schools School District.
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