Below Average
#538 of 635 schools in WV
Belington Elementary
Elementary School · Barbour County Board of Education · Belington, WV
A Barbour County Board of Education elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
471 Morgantown Pike, Belington, WV 26250
- Math 36% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belington Elementary score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 37% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 Belington Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$46,132
Median home value
$107,800
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–4 | 4.1 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Kasson Elementary/middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 165 | Compare → |
| Philippi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 394 | 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.
Barbour County Board of Education
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belington Elementary is listed in BARBOUR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belington Elementary
Belington Elementary is a public elementary school in Belington, WV, part of Barbour County Board of Education, serving approximately 291 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belington Elementary
What grades does Belington Elementary serve?
Belington Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Belington Elementary?
Belington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belington Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Belington Elementary is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belington Elementary rank in WV?
Belington Elementary ranks #538 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Belington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Belington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Belington Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belington Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Belington Elementary a charter school?
No, Belington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belington Elementary a Title I school?
No, Belington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Barbour County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (304) 823-1411
- Area population (ZIP 26250)
- 5,743
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 26250; 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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