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#80 of 635 schools in WV

Top 12% in state

Cranberry-prosperity Elementary

Elementary School · RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

4575 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801

Enrollment

246

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

8.3

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

West Virginia schools

#80 of 635

In Beckley

#2 of 10

public schools

In district

#3 of 26

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS

Academic growth

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Cranberry-prosperity Elementary

8.3/10

Elementary School in Beckley · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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9.2/10

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6.1/10

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About Cranberry-prosperity Elementary

Cranberry-prosperity Elementary is a public elementary school in Beckley, WV, part of RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS. Cranberry-prosperity Elementary serves approximately 246 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Cranberry-prosperity Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 635 schools in WV.

Structured state assessment records for Cranberry-prosperity Elementary show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.6 pts above district
  • This school 8.3 · Excellent
  • District avg 6.7
  • WV avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

42% of students at Cranberry-prosperity Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+11.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.1% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-5.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+6.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,305
Chronic Absenteeism41.9%

Cranberry-prosperity Elementary — Students at Cranberry-prosperity Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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Test Scores WV WVGSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 36.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.3% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 36 test records from WV state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
37%
2019
Math
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
33.3%
ELA
38.6%
2025
Math
48.1%
ELA
47%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.

How Cranberry-prosperity Elementary Compares

See how Cranberry-prosperity Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.3/10
88th percentile in WV
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
9.7/10
Excellent
Environment
5.7/10
Average
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
22 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
41.9%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

4575 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Cranberry-prosperity Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maxwell Hill Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 3.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Mabscott Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Mabscott), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Beckley, see our Beckley schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 8.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Maxwell Hill Elementary Beckley 1.0 mi 9.2
GREATER BECKLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Prosperity 1.1 mi 6.1
Bradley Elementary School Mount Hope 1.8 mi 5.0
MOUNT HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mt. Hope 2.1 mi 5.7
Woodrow Wilson High School Beckley 2.1 mi 4.4
Stanaford Elementary School Beckley 2.1 mi 8.2
Crescent Elementary Beckley 2.5 mi 6.6
MT TABOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Beckley 2.9 mi
Park Middle School Beckley 3.4 mi 6.9
Beckley-Stratton Middle School Beckley 3.2 mi 5.7
Mabscott Elementary Mabscott 3.5 mi 8.5
ST FRANCIS DE SALES SCHOOL Beckley 3.6 mi 8.8
Beckley Elementary Beckley 3.3 mi 6.7
Stratton Elementary Beckley 3.9 mi 5.7
Hollywood Elementary Beckley 3.8 mi 5.1
VICTORY BAPTIST ACADEMY Beaver 5.9 mi 5.2
Daniels Elementary Daniels 6.9 mi 7.5
Ridgeview Elementary Sophia 7.4 mi 7.4
MOUNTAIN VIEW CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Hilltop 8.3 mi 6.6
HOUSE OF PRAYER CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Sophia 8.4 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 25801 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$49,370

Median Home Value

$151,000

Median Rent

$842/mo

Population

30,869

College Educated

23%

Homeownership

65.3%

Avg Commute

19.5 min

Poverty Rate

23.8%

Median Age

42.4

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School Rating
A. T. Allison Elementary School Chester, WV 8.3
Big Otter Elementary School Duck, WV 8.3
Davis Elementary School Gassaway, WV 8.3
Fairplains Elementary School Parkersburg, WV 8.3
Frankford Elementary Frankford, WV 8.3
Poca Elementary Poca, WV 8.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Cranberry-prosperity Elementary

What grades does Cranberry-prosperity Elementary serve?

Cranberry-prosperity Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Cranberry-prosperity Elementary?

Cranberry-prosperity Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranberry-prosperity Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Cranberry-prosperity Elementary is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cranberry-prosperity Elementary rank in WV?

Cranberry-prosperity Elementary ranks #80 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Cranberry-prosperity Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Cranberry-prosperity Elementary 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 Cranberry-prosperity Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cranberry-prosperity Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cranberry-prosperity Elementary a charter school?

No, Cranberry-prosperity Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cranberry-prosperity Elementary a Title I school?

No, Cranberry-prosperity Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
18 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
246
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Raleigh County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.9%

District

RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS
District Enrollment
10,604
Schools in District
27
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,305
District Rank
#3 of 26

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