Mercer Elementary School

1200 Mercer Street
Princeton, WV 24740
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 288 students in grades 3-5, Mercer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 36% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Mercer Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Mercer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mercer Elementary School is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#320 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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36%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
37%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
2%
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Black
5%
4%
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White
83%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mercer Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Mercer Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Mercer Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mercer Elementary School's ranking?
Mercer Elementary School is ranked #320 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Mercer Elementary School often compared to?
Mercer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Straley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Mercer Elementary School?
288 students attend Mercer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Mercer Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mercer Elementary School?
Mercer Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mercer Elementary School offer ?
Mercer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mercer Elementary School part of?
Mercer Elementary School is part of Mercer County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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