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#632 of 635 schools in WV
Coalton Elementary School
Elementary School · Randolph County Schools · Coalton, WV
A Randolph County Schools elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
278 Broadway Ave, Coalton, WV 26257
- Math 29% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coalton Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Coalton 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 9Car-Dependent
- County Safety: Elevated770/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,396
Median home value
$142,700
College educated
15%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26257; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins Third Ward Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 299 | Compare → |
| George Ward Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 325 | Compare → |
| Harman Elementary/high SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 125 | Compare → |
| Jennings Randolph Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 229 | 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.
Randolph County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coalton Elementary School is listed in RANDOLPH COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coalton Elementary School
Coalton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Coalton, WV, part of Randolph County Schools, serving approximately 161 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coalton Elementary School
What grades does Coalton Elementary School serve?
Coalton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Coalton Elementary School?
Coalton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coalton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coalton 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 Coalton Elementary School rank in WV?
Coalton Elementary School ranks #632 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Coalton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Coalton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Coalton Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coalton Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Coalton Elementary School a charter school?
No, Coalton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coalton Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Coalton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Randolph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (304) 636-9164
- Area population (ZIP 26257)
- 796
- Area median age
- 49.3
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 26257; 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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