West Chapmanville Elementary School (Closed 2021)

Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, West Chapmanville 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 25-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
431 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
(17-18)
25-29%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Chapmanville 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 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
40-44%
45%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Chapmanville 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 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of West Chapmanville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
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White
100%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the diversity score of West Chapmanville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Chapmanville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend West Chapmanville Elementary School?
431 students attend West Chapmanville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of West Chapmanville Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Chapmanville Elementary School?
West Chapmanville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Chapmanville Elementary School offer ?
West Chapmanville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is West Chapmanville Elementary School part of?
West Chapmanville Elementary School is part of Logan County Schools School District.

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