Williamstown Elementary School
Tel:
(304)375-7675
- Williamstown Elementary School serves 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (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 75% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Williamstown Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Williamstown Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Williamstown Elementary School's student population of 573 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 573 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Williamstown Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Williamstown Elementary School is 0.00, which is less 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 School Rank | #12 out of 644 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | n/a | 4% |
| White | 100% | 90% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wood County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Williamstown Elementary School is Williamstown High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harmar Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Williamstown Williamstown High School Grades: 7-12 | 616 students
0.2 miles
219 W 5th St
Williamstown, WV 26187
(304)375-6151 0.2 7-12 616 - Marietta Harmar Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 250 students
0.5 miles
100 Fort Sq
Marietta, OH 45750
(740)374-6510 0.5 K-5 250 - Marietta Phillips Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 363 students
1.1 miles
300 Pike St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740)374-6514 1.1 K-5 363 - Marietta Marietta Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 611 students
1.2 miles
242 N 7th St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740)374-6530 1.2 6-8 611 - Marietta Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 309 students
1.4 miles
401 Washington St
Marietta, OH 45750
(740)374-6520 1.4 K-5 309
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