Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lavalette Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Lavalette Elementary School 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 Lavalette Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
Lavalette Elementary School is ranked #168 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?
45-49% 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 Lavalette Elementary School?
229 students attend Lavalette Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Lavalette Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lavalette Elementary School?
Lavalette Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lavalette Elementary School offer ?
Lavalette Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Lavalette Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 229 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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