Serving 79 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Paw Paw Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 79 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Paw Paw Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Paw Paw Elementary School's student population of 79 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
79 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Paw Paw Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Paw Paw Elementary School is 0.29, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#299 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
84%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paw Paw Elementary School's ranking?
Paw Paw Elementary School is ranked #299 out of 627 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Paw Paw Elementary School?
79 students attend Paw Paw Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Paw Paw Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paw Paw Elementary School?
Paw Paw Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Paw Paw Elementary School offer ?
Paw Paw Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Paw Paw Elementary School part of?
Paw Paw Elementary School is part of Morgan County Schools School District.
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