Lizemore Elementary School
Lizemore Elementary School serves 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Lizemore Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Lizemore Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Lizemore Elementary School's student population of 147 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 147 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Lizemore Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lizemore Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #69 out of 644 schools (Top 20%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 37% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 94% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.19 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 8% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clay County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lizemore Elementary School is Clay County High School (9.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Clay Middle School (10.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is H E White Elementary School (8.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bomont H E White Elementary School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 116 students10
8.4 miles
501 Bomont Road
Bomont, WV 25030
(304) 548-7101 8.4 PK-5 116 - Clay Clay County High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 547 students10
9.2 miles
1 Panther Drive
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4226 9.2 9-12 547 - Clay Clay Elementary School Math: 38% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 457 students10
10.5 miles
219 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-4276 10.5 PK-5 457 - Clay Clay Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 411 students10
10.8 miles
419 Church Street
Clay, WV 25043
(304) 587-2343 10.8 6-8 411 - Gauley Bridge Gauley Bridge Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 153 students10
11.3 miles
1 Walnut And Jackson Street
Gauley Bridge, WV 25085
(304) 632-2661 11.3 PK-5 153
School Reviews
Recent Articles
While reading, writing, and arithmetic are the foundation of a child's education, financial literacy is growing in importance as well. Learn about public schools that are teaching financial literacy to their students.
Learn about how public schools are implementing new forms of physical education instruction, which range from yoga classes to even online gym courses.
Beyond tests and homework, some public school students face greater challenges, including the uncertainty of where they will sleep each night. Learn about the increase in homeless students and what public schools are doing to meet the challenge.
