Weberwood Elementary School
Tel:
(304) 348-1924
Weberwood Elementary School serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Weberwood Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Weberwood Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Weberwood Elementary School's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 238 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Weberwood Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Weberwood Elementary School is 0.30, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #46 out of 644 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 7% | 4% |
| White | 83% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.30 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kanawha County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Weberwood Elementary School is George Washington High School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Stonewall Jackson Middle School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 396 students
0.9 miles
100 Florida Street
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1902 0.9 PK-5 396 - South Charleston Montrose Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 267 students
0.9 miles
631 Montrose Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930 0.9 PK-5 267 - Charleston Kenna Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 178 students
1.3 miles
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104 1.3 PK-5 178 - Charleston Overbrook Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 393 students
1.4 miles
218 Overbrook Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6179 1.4 PK-5 393 - Charleston Stonewall Jackson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 427 students
1.4 miles
812 Park Avenue
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6123 1.4 6-8 427
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