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#432 of 635 schools in WV
Blennerhassett Elementary School
Elementary School · Wood County Schools · Parkersburg, WV
A Wood County Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
448 Jewell Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Math 63% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blennerhassett Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 Blennerhassett 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parkersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,556
Median home value
$107,300
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lubeck Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Belpre Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–6 | 1.8 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Parkersburg Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–6 | 3.2 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Franklin Elementary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 3.5 mi | 266 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wood County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #21 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blennerhassett Elementary School is listed in WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blennerhassett Elementary School
Blennerhassett Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parkersburg, WV, part of Wood County Schools, serving approximately 527 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blennerhassett Elementary School
What grades does Blennerhassett Elementary School serve?
Blennerhassett Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Blennerhassett Elementary School?
Blennerhassett Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blennerhassett Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Blennerhassett Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blennerhassett Elementary School rank in WV?
Blennerhassett Elementary School ranks #432 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Blennerhassett Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Blennerhassett Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Blennerhassett Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blennerhassett Elementary School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blennerhassett Elementary School a charter school?
No, Blennerhassett Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blennerhassett Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Blennerhassett Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 527
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Wood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (304) 863-5128
- Area population (ZIP 26101)
- 28,571
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 26101; 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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