Serving 99 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Nellis 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 11-19% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)11-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
2%
White
(15-16)98%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
67%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% WV state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Nellis Elementary School?
99 students attend Nellis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nellis Elementary School students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nellis Elementary School?
Nellis Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nellis Elementary School offer ?
Nellis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Nellis Elementary School part of?
Nellis Elementary School is part of Boone County Schools.
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