Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hite Saunders Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 194 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Hite Saunders Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hite Saunders Elementary School is 0.20, 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 is Hite Saunders Elementary School's ranking?
Hite Saunders Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Hite Saunders Elementary School often compared to?
Hite Saunders Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nichols Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Hite Saunders Elementary School?
194 students attend Hite Saunders Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hite Saunders Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hite Saunders Elementary School?
Hite Saunders Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hite Saunders Elementary School offer ?
Hite Saunders Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hite Saunders Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 194 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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