Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Steenrod Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Steenrod Elementary School serves the southwest part of Wheeling, WV, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 2.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steenrod Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Steenrod Elementary School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Positive Behavior Intervention and Support
School Rankings
Steenrod Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steenrod Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Steenrod Elementary School's ranking?
Steenrod Elementary School is ranked #42 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Steenrod Elementary School often compared to?
Steenrod Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodsdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Steenrod Elementary School?
256 students attend Steenrod Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Steenrod Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steenrod Elementary School?
Steenrod Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steenrod Elementary School offer ?
Steenrod Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Steenrod Elementary School part of?
Steenrod Elementary School is part of Ohio County Schools.
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