Excellent
#80 of 635 schools in WV
Top 12% in state
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary
Elementary School · Raleigh County Schools · Beckley, WV
A Raleigh County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4575 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley, WV 25801
- Math 48% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cranberry-prosperity Elementary score 48% proficient, which is above 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 18 points since 2021, reaching 48% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 36 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cranberry-prosperity 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,554/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beckley), 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
$49,370
Median home value
$151,000
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maxwell Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Greater Beckley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Bradley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Mount Hope Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 201 | 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.
Raleigh County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #3 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary is listed in RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cranberry-prosperity Elementary
Cranberry-prosperity Elementary is a public elementary school in Beckley, WV, part of Raleigh County Schools, serving approximately 246 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (304) 256-4588
- Area population (ZIP 25801)
- 30,869
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 25801; 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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