Very Good
#196 of 635 schools in WV
Top 31% in state
Fountain Primary School
Elementary School · Mineral County Schools · Keyser, WV
A Mineral County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
289 Fountain School Rd, Keyser, WV 26726
- Math 47% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fountain Primary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Fountain Primary 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 1Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,509/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Keyser), 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
$68,189
Median home value
$168,400
Median rent
$629/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
73.2%
Poverty rate
14.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26726; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Mineral County Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 2.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Burlington PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 103 | Compare → |
| Fort Ashby Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–2 | Not available | 226 | 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.
Mineral County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,984NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fountain Primary School is listed in MINERAL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fountain Primary School
Fountain Primary School is a public elementary school in Keyser, WV, part of Mineral County Schools, serving approximately 112 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #196 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fountain Primary School
What grades does Fountain Primary School serve?
Fountain Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Fountain Primary School?
Fountain Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Primary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fountain Primary School rank in WV?
Fountain Primary School ranks #196 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Fountain Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fountain Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Fountain Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fountain Primary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Fountain Primary School a charter school?
No, Fountain Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fountain Primary School a Title I school?
No, Fountain Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 112
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mineral County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (304) 788-4215
- Area population (ZIP 26726)
- 12,619
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 26726; 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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