Glen Dale Elementary School

Glen Dale Elementary School serves 212 students in grades PK through 5 in the close-knit community of Glen Dale, West Virginia. With a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1 and 19 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that contributes to its impressive academic performance. The school has earned recognition as one of West Virginia's top elementary schools, ranking 14th out of 641 schools statewide and placing in the 98th percentile.

This outstanding performance is reflected in its MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10, with an academic score of 9.3 out of 10. Students demonstrate solid proficiency rates, with 57% scoring proficient or above in both English Language Arts/Reading and Mathematics across all grade levels. Glen Dale Elementary benefits from serving a stable, educated community where 37% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The neighborhood's median household income of $80,083 and low poverty rate of 5.3% create a supportive environment for student learning. With a median home value of $214,600, the area reflects the kind of residential stability that often correlates with strong school performance. Located on 7th Street in this Marshall County town positioned on the fringe of an urban area, Glen Dale Elementary offers small-town educational excellence within reach of broader regional opportunities.