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#596 of 635 schools in WV
George C. Weimer Elementary School
Elementary School · Kanawha County Schools · Saint Albans, WV
A Kanawha County Schools elementary school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3040 Kanawha Ter, Saint Albans, WV 25177
- Math 19% vs WV 44% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs WV 46% (2024)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George C. Weimer Elementary School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 22% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where George C. Weimer 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated715/100K
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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
$54,789
Median home value
$129,100
Median rent
$837/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25177; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alban Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| William J Raglin CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 1.8 mi | 29 | Compare → |
| St Francis of AssisiPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Dunbar Primary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–2 | 2.1 mi | 271 | 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.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #60 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
George C. Weimer Elementary School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George C. Weimer Elementary School
George C. Weimer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Albans, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #596 of 635 schools in WV.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George C. Weimer Elementary School
What grades does George C. Weimer Elementary School serve?
George C. Weimer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend George C. Weimer Elementary School?
George C. Weimer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 134 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George C. Weimer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George C. Weimer Elementary School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George C. Weimer Elementary School rank in WV?
George C. Weimer Elementary School ranks #596 of 635 schools in WV.
What is George C. Weimer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
George C. Weimer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 George C. Weimer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George C. Weimer Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George C. Weimer Elementary School a charter school?
No, George C. Weimer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George C. Weimer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, George C. Weimer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 134
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.5%
- Phone
- (304) 722-0205
- Area population (ZIP 25177)
- 23,211
- Area average commute
- 22.8 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 · 2024 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 WVGSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 WVGSA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 25177; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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