Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Lester Elementary School?
156 students attend Lester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lester Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lester Elementary School?
Lester Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lester Elementary School offer ?
Lester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lester Elementary School part of?
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