Excellent
#75 of 635 schools in WV
Top 12% in state
Big Otter Elementary School
Elementary School · Clay County Schools · Duck, WV
A Clay County Schools elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
59 Ossia Rd, Duck, WV 25063
- Math 62% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Otter Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Big Otter 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$44,471
Median home value
$108,500
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
17.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 361 | Compare → |
| H E White Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 33 | Compare → |
| Lizemore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 88 | 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.
Clay County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Otter Elementary School is listed in CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Otter Elementary School
Big Otter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Duck, WV, part of Clay County Schools, serving approximately 170 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #75 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Otter Elementary School
What grades does Big Otter Elementary School serve?
Big Otter Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Big Otter Elementary School?
Big Otter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Otter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Otter Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Otter Elementary School rank in WV?
Big Otter Elementary School ranks #75 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Big Otter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Otter 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 Big Otter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Otter Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Big Otter Elementary School a charter school?
No, Big Otter Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Otter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Big Otter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (304) 286-3111
- Area population (ZIP 25063)
- 1,581
- Area median age
- 49.6
Official sources & links
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 25063; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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