Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Franklin Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% 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 Kindergarten-4
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
96%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Franklin Primary School?
143 students attend Franklin Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Franklin Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Primary School?
Franklin Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Primary School offer ?
Franklin Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Franklin Primary School part of?
Franklin Primary School is part of Brooke County Schools School District.
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