Very Good
#174 of 635 schools in WV
Top 27% in state
Daniels Elementary
Elementary School · Raleigh County Schools · Daniels, WV
A Raleigh County Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
351 4-H Lake Rd., Daniels, WV 25832
- Math 53% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 58% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniels Elementary score 55% 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 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 Daniels 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated968/100K
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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
$84,020
Median home value
$196,100
College educated
34%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25832; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Beckley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Shady Spring ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Stratton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #6 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
Daniels Elementary is listed in RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniels Elementary
Daniels Elementary is a public elementary school in Daniels, WV, part of Raleigh County Schools, serving approximately 540 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #174 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniels Elementary
What grades does Daniels Elementary serve?
Daniels Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Daniels Elementary?
Daniels Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniels Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniels Elementary 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 Daniels Elementary rank in WV?
Daniels Elementary ranks #174 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Daniels Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniels Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Daniels Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniels Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Daniels Elementary a charter school?
No, Daniels Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniels Elementary a Title I school?
No, Daniels Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Raleigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (304) 256-4622
- Area population (ZIP 25832)
- 4,843
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 25832; 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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