Paden City Elementary School

510 N Second Avenue
Paden City, WV 26159
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 195 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Paden City 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Paden City Elementary School's student population of 195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Paden City 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 Paden City Elementary School is 0.15, which is less 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)
#506 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paden City Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paden City 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.
25-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paden City 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.
21-39%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paden City 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
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
2%
2%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
92%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Paden City 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
55%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paden City 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
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Paden City Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paden City Elementary School's ranking?
Paden City Elementary School is ranked #506 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Paden City Elementary School?
195 students attend Paden City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Paden City Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paden City Elementary School?
Paden City Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paden City Elementary School offer ?
Paden City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paden City Elementary School part of?
Paden City Elementary School is part of Wetzel County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 195 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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