Excellent
#23 of 635 schools in WV
Top 4% in state
Doddridge County Elementary School
Elementary School · Doddridge County Schools · West Union, WV
An elementary school in West Union, WV where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
182 Doddridge County School Rd, West Union, WV 26456
- Math 69% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Doddridge County Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
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↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 34 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Doddridge County Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated708/100K
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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
$66,071
Median home value
$172,300
Median rent
$756/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
19.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26456; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Doddridge County Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,500NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Doddridge County Elementary School is listed in DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Doddridge County Elementary School
Doddridge County Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Union, WV, part of Doddridge County Schools, serving approximately 313 students in grades 1st-4th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #23 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Doddridge County Elementary School
What grades does Doddridge County Elementary School serve?
Doddridge County Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Doddridge County Elementary School?
Doddridge County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doddridge County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doddridge County Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Doddridge County Elementary School rank in WV?
Doddridge County Elementary School ranks #23 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Doddridge County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Doddridge County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Doddridge County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Doddridge County Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Doddridge County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Doddridge County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Doddridge County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Doddridge County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 4th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Doddridge County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (304) 873-3294
- Area population (ZIP 26456)
- 3,258
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 51.9
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 26456; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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