George Ward Elementary School
Tel:
(304)304-4975
- George Ward Elementary School serves 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
School Overview
- George Ward Elementary School's student population of 285 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 285 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- George Ward Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of George Ward Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.12. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 35% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 47% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 90% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.12 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | 14% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Randolph County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
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- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to George Ward Elementary School is Tygarts Valley Middle/High School (0.2 miles away)
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- Mill Creek Tygarts Valley Middle/High School Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 480 students
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(304)338-4903 5.4 PK-5 104 - Beverly Beverly Elementary School Magnet School
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(304)636-9162 9.5 PK-5 221 - Coalton Coalton Elementary School Magnet School
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1 Main Street
Coalton, WV 26257
(304)636-9164 11.6 PK-5 148 - Valley Head Valley Head Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 26 students
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Rt 219s
Valley Head, WV 26294
(304)339-4950 13.3 K-5 26
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