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#388 of 635 schools in WV
Genoa Elementary School
Elementary School · Wayne County Schools · Genoa, WV
A Wayne County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21269 Route 152, Genoa, WV 25517
- Math 30% vs WV 53% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs WV 45% (2025)
- 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Genoa Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (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 27 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Genoa 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 3Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,781
Median home value
$53,500
Median rent
$776/mo
College educated
11.2%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25517; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Lynn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 127 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 427 | Compare → |
| Crum Pre K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 219 | Compare → |
| Dunlow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 82 | 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.
Wayne County Schools
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #7 of 18
- District spending per student
- $14,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Genoa Elementary School is listed in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Genoa Elementary School
Genoa Elementary School is a public elementary school in Genoa, WV, part of Wayne County Schools, serving approximately 49 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #388 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Genoa Elementary School
What grades does Genoa Elementary School serve?
Genoa Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Genoa Elementary School?
Genoa Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Genoa Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Genoa Elementary School is 6.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Genoa Elementary School rank in WV?
Genoa Elementary School ranks #388 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Genoa Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Genoa Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Genoa Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Genoa Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Genoa Elementary School a charter school?
No, Genoa Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Genoa Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Genoa Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (304) 385-4421
- Area population (ZIP 25517)
- 1,328
- Area median age
- 45.4
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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 25517; 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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