West Chapmanville Elementary School (Closed 2023)

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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(17-18)
25-29%
37%
(17-18)
40-44%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.00
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
8%
Source: 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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