Serving 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wharton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-39% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
96 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
White
(15-16)99%
90%
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% WV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Wharton Elementary School?
96 students attend Wharton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Wharton Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wharton Elementary School?
Wharton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wharton Elementary School offer ?
Wharton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wharton Elementary School part of?
Wharton Elementary School is part of Boone County Schools.
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