Excellent
#87 of 635 schools in WV
Top 14% in state
Leading Creek Elementary
Elementary School · Lewis County Schools · Linn, WV
A Lewis County Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15300 US Highway 33 W, Linn, WV 26384
- Math 39% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Leading Creek Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2021, reaching 39% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Leading Creek Elementary 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
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$179,300
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26384; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Lew Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 292 | Compare → |
| Peterson-central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 513 | Compare → |
| Roanoke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 178 | 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.
Lewis County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Leading Creek Elementary is listed in LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Leading Creek Elementary
Leading Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Linn, WV, part of Lewis County Schools, serving approximately 130 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Leading Creek Elementary
What grades does Leading Creek Elementary serve?
Leading Creek Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Leading Creek Elementary?
Leading Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leading Creek Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Leading Creek Elementary is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Leading Creek Elementary rank in WV?
Leading Creek Elementary ranks #87 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Leading Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Leading Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Leading Creek Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Leading Creek Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Leading Creek Elementary a charter school?
No, Leading Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Leading Creek Elementary a Title I school?
No, Leading Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Lewis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (304) 462-7127
- Area population (ZIP 26384)
- 330
- Area median age
- 58.2
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 26384; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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