Serving 290 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crab Orchard Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher 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.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)55-59%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
96%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Crab Orchard Elementary School?
290 students attend Crab Orchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Crab Orchard Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crab Orchard Elementary School?
Crab Orchard Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crab Orchard Elementary School offer ?
Crab Orchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Crab Orchard Elementary School part of?
Crab Orchard Elementary School is part of Raleigh County Schools School District.
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