Serving 614 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Glenwood School (K-8) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Glenwood School serves the southwest part of Princeton, WV, covering an area of approximately 13.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Glenwood School (K-8) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Glenwood School (K-8)'s student population of 614 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
614 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Glenwood School (K-8) 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 Glenwood School (K-8) is 0.20, 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
#124 out of 617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Black
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
89%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glenwood School (K-8)'s ranking?
Glenwood School (K-8) is ranked #124 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Glenwood School (K-8) often compared to?
Glenwood School (K-8)is often viewed alongside schools like Mercer Elementary School, Princeton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Glenwood School (K-8)?
614 students attend Glenwood School (K-8).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Glenwood School (K-8) students are White, 6% 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 Glenwood School (K-8)?
Glenwood School (K-8) has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glenwood School (K-8) offer ?
Glenwood School (K-8) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glenwood School (K-8) part of?
Glenwood School (K-8) is part of Mercer County Schools.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school does allow bulling, ask a child who is being bullied over and over. All they do is talk to them, if they even do that much.
1 10/10/2025
Most piece of Removed school ever. Their bathrooms are rotting. Teachers bully students. Every student gets bullied. The principal and dean of students is the most rotted mother Removed in the world. THE BUILDING IS FALLING APART. The lunches are Removed. Yet they say that students exceed in their school when they don't.
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