Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shoals 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 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Shoals 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 Shoals Elementary School is 0.22, which is equal to 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Shoals Elementary School?
187 students attend Shoals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shoals Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoals Elementary School?
Shoals Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shoals Elementary School offer ?
Shoals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoals Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 187 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
