Junior Elementary School

49 West 1st St.
Junior, WV 26275
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Junior Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50% in WV
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Junior Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Junior Elementary School's student population of 102 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Rankings

Junior Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Junior Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#227 out of 629 schools
(Top 50%)
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60-79%
28%
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21-39%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
n/a
4%
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White
98%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Junior Elementary School's ranking?
Junior Elementary School is ranked #227 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Junior Elementary School?
102 students attend Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Junior Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Junior Elementary School?
Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Junior Elementary School offer ?
Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Junior Elementary School part of?
Junior Elementary School is part of Barbour County Board Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 102 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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