Serving 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Suncrest Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suncrest 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
Suncrest Elementary School's student population of 568 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
568 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Suncrest 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 Suncrest Elementary School is 0.42, which is more 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
#55 out of 617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
3%
Black
9%
4%
White
75%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suncrest Elementary School's ranking?
Suncrest Elementary School is ranked #55 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Suncrest Elementary School often compared to?
Suncrest Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Suncrest Elementary School?
568 students attend Suncrest Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Suncrest Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Suncrest Elementary School?
Suncrest Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Suncrest Elementary School offer ?
Suncrest Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Suncrest Elementary School part of?
Suncrest Elementary School is part of Monongalia County Schools.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
My child has attended Suncrest Elementary for a few years now. Under the leadership of Mrs. Hines, the former principal, I feel like the school as a whole was more cohesive and organized compared to the new principal. While the school tends to report good test scores, I fear the focus on test scores overrides the importance of valuing each child''s progress and development, since school is important for social/emotional development, and educational achievement beyond test scores as well. Overall, the teachers we have experienced have been mostly all caring, supportive and wonderful, with the exception of my child's 2nd-grade teacher. My child has special needs, and the teacher, despite her further degree in special education, didn''t help them thrive or succeed but instead seemed to exacerbate the difficulties my child had. Once my child was out of Mrs. Wilson''s classroom, it''s as if they became a whole new person. Despite this one problematic employee, it seems everyone at every level seems to genuinely care about the children at school, and opportunities to get involved in community activities are plentiful, as are extracurricular clubs like Lego Robotics, and Girls on the Run (?). They have a well-thought-out school design and pick up/drop off system. I would hate to say one bad apple spoils the whole bunch, but in this instance, my experience with a bad teacher was enough to warn other parents if they have to make a decision of where to send their child. In the end, you are your child''s biggest advocate and don''t assume the school necessarily has your child''s best interests at heart, when their own priorities lie in test scores.
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