Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lizemore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Lizemore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
88 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#557 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lizemore Elementary School's ranking?
Lizemore Elementary School is ranked #557 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Lizemore Elementary School?
88 students attend Lizemore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lizemore Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lizemore Elementary School?
Lizemore Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lizemore Elementary School offer ?
Lizemore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lizemore Elementary School part of?
Lizemore Elementary School is part of Clay County Schools School District.
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