Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairplains 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 162 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Fairplains Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fairplains Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Fairplains Elementary School?
162 students attend Fairplains Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Fairplains Elementary School students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fairplains Elementary School?
Fairplains Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fairplains Elementary School offer ?
Fairplains Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fairplains Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 162 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 6%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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