Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norwood Elementary School ranks in the top 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 was 35-39% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
284 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#308 out of 617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwood Elementary School's ranking?
Norwood Elementary School is ranked #308 out of 617 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Norwood Elementary School?
284 students attend Norwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Norwood Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwood Elementary School?
Norwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Norwood Elementary School offer ?
Norwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Norwood Elementary School part of?
Norwood Elementary School is part of Harrison County Schools.
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