Divide Elementary

Divide Elementary is a rural elementary school located in Lookout, West Virginia, serving students from pre-K through fifth grade. With an enrollment of 198 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1, the school benefits from smaller class sizes that allow for more personalized attention. The school has twelve full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment.

Divide Elementary’s academic performance shows room for improvement, with an overall MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and a state ranking of #338 out of 641 schools in West Virginia (placing it at the 47th percentile). The school has achieved proficiency rates of 40% in ELA/Reading and 44% in Math across all grades, indicating areas where further growth is needed. Divide Elementary is situated in a rural area that offers a close-knit community atmosphere.

While specific neighborhood data is not available, the setting provides students with a peaceful environment conducive to learning and personal development.

With an enrollment of 198 students, Divide Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Divide Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.