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#120 of 635 schools in WV

Top 19% in state

Flatwoods Elementary School

Elementary School · Braxton County Schools · Flatwoods, WV

A Braxton County Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 134, Flatwoods, WV 26621

  • Math 34% vs WV 49% (2025)
  • Reading 42% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+14.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics5.7Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.2% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$13,685
Chronic Absenteeism29.4%

Students at Flatwoods Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
49%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency42%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
22%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
2019
Math
27%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Flatwoods Elementary School 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$40,398

Median home value

$112,500

Median rent

$711/mo

College educated

7.9%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sutton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–54.6 mi149Compare →
Burnsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–5Not available94Compare →
Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–5Not available151Compare →
Frametown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–5Not available152Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Braxton County Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
$13,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Flatwoods Elementary School is listed in BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Flatwoods Elementary School

Flatwoods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Flatwoods, WV, part of Braxton County Schools, serving approximately 163 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Flatwoods Elementary School

What grades does Flatwoods Elementary School serve?

Flatwoods Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Flatwoods Elementary School?

Flatwoods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flatwoods Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Flatwoods Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Flatwoods Elementary School rank in WV?

Flatwoods Elementary School ranks #120 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Flatwoods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Flatwoods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Flatwoods Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flatwoods Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Flatwoods Elementary School a charter school?

No, Flatwoods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Flatwoods Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Flatwoods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
163
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Braxton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.4%
Area population (ZIP 26621)
920
Area median age
44.4
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 26621; 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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