Excellent
#84 of 635 schools in WV
Top 13% in state
Fayetteville Pk-8
Elementary School · Fayette County Schools · Fayetteville, WV
A Fayette County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
515 W Maple Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840
- Math 38% vs WV 41% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs WV 47% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fayetteville Pk-8 score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 31 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Fayetteville Pk-8 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,598/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fayetteville), 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
$59,825
Median home value
$119,000
Median rent
$880/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25840; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New River IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 3–5 | 4.3 mi | 536 | Compare → |
| New River PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–2 | 4.3 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Saints Peter & Paul Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Ansted ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 195 | 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.
Fayette County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fayetteville Pk-8 is listed in FAYETTE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fayetteville Pk-8
Fayetteville Pk-8 is a public elementary school in Fayetteville, WV, part of Fayette County Schools, serving approximately 558 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #84 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fayetteville Pk-8
What grades does Fayetteville Pk-8 serve?
Fayetteville Pk-8 serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Fayetteville Pk-8?
Fayetteville Pk-8 has an enrollment of approximately 558 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville Pk-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Fayetteville Pk-8 is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fayetteville Pk-8 rank in WV?
Fayetteville Pk-8 ranks #84 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Fayetteville Pk-8's MySchoolScout rating?
Fayetteville Pk-8 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Fayetteville Pk-8?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fayetteville Pk-8 has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Fayetteville Pk-8 a charter school?
No, Fayetteville Pk-8 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fayetteville Pk-8 a Title I school?
No, Fayetteville Pk-8 is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 558
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.9%
- Phone
- (304) 574-0560
- Area population (ZIP 25840)
- 7,917
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 25840; 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, 2020-2025, multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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