Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Petersburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 644 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Petersburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Petersburg 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.
Petersburg Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Petersburg Elementary School?
644 students attend Petersburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Petersburg Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Petersburg Elementary School?
Petersburg Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Petersburg Elementary School offer ?
Petersburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Petersburg Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 644 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 51% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
