Rock Cave Elementary School

12292 Route 20 South Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 135 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Cave 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 20-29% (which is lower 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 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Rock Cave Elementary School's student population of 135 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
135 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Rock Cave 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 Rock Cave Elementary School is 0.04, 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)
#481 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rock Cave Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rock Cave 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.
30-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rock Cave 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 Rock Cave 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
14:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rock Cave Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rock Cave Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Black
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rock Cave Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
98%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rock Cave Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rock Cave Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Rock Cave 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
74%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rock Cave 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
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rock Cave 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 Rock Cave Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Cave Elementary School is ranked #481 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?
20-29% 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 Rock Cave Elementary School?
135 students attend Rock Cave Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rock Cave Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rock Cave Elementary School?
Rock Cave Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rock Cave Elementary School offer ?
Rock Cave Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rock Cave Elementary School part of?
Rock Cave Elementary School is part of Upshur County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 135 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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