Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elm Grove Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 299 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Elm Grove Elementary School serves the southern part of Wheeling, WV, covering an attendance zone of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the school's edge and some residing up to 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elm Grove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Elm Grove Elementary School's student population of 299 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
299 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Elm Grove Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elm Grove Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#81 out of 617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
4%
4%
White
90%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elm Grove Elementary School's ranking?
Elm Grove Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Elm Grove Elementary School often compared to?
Elm Grove Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Elementary School, Bethlehem Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Elm Grove Elementary School?
299 students attend Elm Grove Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Elm Grove Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elm Grove Elementary School?
Elm Grove Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elm Grove Elementary School offer ?
Elm Grove Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Elm Grove Elementary School part of?
Elm Grove Elementary School is part of Ohio County Schools.
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