Zela Elementary School
Zela Elementary School serves 89 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Zela Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (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 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Zela Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Zela Elementary School's student population of 89 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 89 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Zela Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Zela 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 Testing Rank | #259 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-49% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 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% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| 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 | 84% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nicholas County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Zela Elementary School is Nicholas County High School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Summersville Middle School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Summersville Elementary School (5.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Summersville Summersville Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 452 students10
5.5 miles
108 Mckees Creek Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-1421 5.5 PK-5 452 - Summersville Nicholas County High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 698 students10
6.7 miles
30 Grizzly Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2141 6.7 9-12 698 - Summersville Summersville Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 41%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 532 students10
6.8 miles
40 Grizzly Rd
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-5092 6.8 6-8 532 - Summersville Mt Nebo Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 112 students10
8.2 miles
110 Schoolhouse Lane
Summersville, WV 26651
(304) 872-2440 8.2 K-5 112 - Mount Lookout Mt Lookout Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 146 students10
8.4 miles
1945 Mount Lookout Road
Mount Lookout, WV 26678
(304) 872-2731 8.4 PK-5 146
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