Wirt County Primary Center

438 Schoolview Street
Elizabeth, WV 26143
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wirt County Primary Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Top 30% in WV
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wirt County Primary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Wirt County Primary Center's student population of 338 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wirt County Primary Center ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wirt County Primary Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#142 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wirt County Primary Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wirt County Primary Center 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 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wirt County Primary Center 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wirt County Primary Center and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wirt County Primary Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wirt County Primary Center and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
White
100%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wirt County Primary Center and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Wirt County Primary Center and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wirt County Primary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wirt County Primary Center 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: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wirt County Primary Center's ranking?
Wirt County Primary Center is ranked #142 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Wirt County Primary Center?
338 students attend Wirt County Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Wirt County Primary Center students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wirt County Primary Center?
Wirt County Primary Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wirt County Primary Center offer ?
Wirt County Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wirt County Primary Center part of?
Wirt County Primary Center is part of Wirt County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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