Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peyton 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
170 students
Showing 2007–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)≤10%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2006–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
11%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
72%
87%
Showing 2007–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2007–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
88%
47%
Showing 2004–2013. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. View full 14-year historical data
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% WV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Peyton Elementary School?
170 students attend Peyton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Peyton Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peyton Elementary School?
Peyton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peyton Elementary School offer ?
Peyton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Peyton Elementary School part of?
Peyton Elementary School is part of Cabell County Schools.
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