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#173 of 635 schools in WV

Top 27% in state

Lenore Pk8 School

Elementary School · Mingo County Schools · Williamson, WV

A Mingo County Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 Ranger Ave, Williamson, WV 25661

  • Math 40% vs WV 41% (2025)
  • Reading 45% vs WV 47% (2025)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+6.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.3% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.9% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-13 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+6.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile58th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$14,081
Chronic Absenteeism43.6%

Students at Lenore Pk8 School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
41%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency45%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
47%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2021, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
36%
2010
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
27%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
29%
2019
Math
29%
2020*
Math
20%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
20%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
33%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 49 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Lenore Pk8 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 5Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$29,355

Median home value

$89,900

Median rent

$558/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

54%

Poverty rate

28.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25661; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dingess Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–5Not available110Compare →
Gilbert Pk8Enrollment path unverified6.5PK–8Not available415Compare →
Kermit Pre K8Enrollment path unverified6.2PK–8Not available295Compare →
Matewan Pk8Enrollment path unverified7.1PK–8Not available398Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Mingo County Schools

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#3 of 9
District spending per student
$14,081NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Lenore Pk8 School is listed in MINGO COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lenore Pk8 School

Lenore Pk8 School is a public elementary school in Williamson, WV, part of Mingo County Schools, serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #173 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lenore Pk8 School

What grades does Lenore Pk8 School serve?

Lenore Pk8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Lenore Pk8 School?

Lenore Pk8 School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lenore Pk8 School?

The student-teacher ratio at Lenore Pk8 School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lenore Pk8 School rank in WV?

Lenore Pk8 School ranks #173 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Lenore Pk8 School's MySchoolScout rating?

Lenore Pk8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Lenore Pk8 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lenore Pk8 School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lenore Pk8 School a charter school?

No, Lenore Pk8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lenore Pk8 School a Title I school?

No, Lenore Pk8 School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
390
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Mingo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.6%
Area population (ZIP 25661)
4,485
Area median age
41.8
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 25661; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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