Excellent
#77 of 635 schools in WV
Top 12% in state
A. T. Allison Elementary School
Elementary School · Hancock County Schools · Chester, WV
A Hancock County Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
605 Railroad St, Chester, WV 26034
- Math 67% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 64% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at A. T. Allison Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 16 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where A. T. Allison Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,382
Median home value
$117,400
Median rent
$769/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 384 | Compare → |
| Buckeye On-line School for SuccessCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Preschool at Westgate Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK | 1.6 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Lacroft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 335 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hancock County Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,820NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
A. T. Allison Elementary School is listed in HANCOCK COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About A. T. Allison Elementary School
A. T. Allison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chester, WV, part of Hancock County Schools, serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about A. T. Allison Elementary School
What grades does A. T. Allison Elementary School serve?
A. T. Allison Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend A. T. Allison Elementary School?
A. T. Allison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at A. T. Allison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at A. T. Allison Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does A. T. Allison Elementary School rank in WV?
A. T. Allison Elementary School ranks #77 of 635 schools in WV.
What is A. T. Allison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
A. T. Allison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at A. T. Allison Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, A. T. Allison Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is A. T. Allison Elementary School a charter school?
No, A. T. Allison Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is A. T. Allison Elementary School a Title I school?
No, A. T. Allison Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Hancock County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (304) 387-1915
- Area population (ZIP 26034)
- 4,555
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 50.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26034; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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