Below Average
#531 of 635 schools in WV
Lizemore Elementary School
Elementary School · Clay County Schools · Lizemore, WV
A Clay County Schools elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 70, Lizemore, WV 25125
- Math 24% vs WV 44% (2024)
- Reading 16% vs WV 46% (2024)
- 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lizemore Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 20% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,313
Median home value
$127,900
Median rent
$510/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
27%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Otter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 170 | Compare → |
| Clay Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 361 | Compare → |
| H E White Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 33 | 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.
Clay County Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,509NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lizemore Elementary School is listed in CLAY COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lizemore Elementary School
Lizemore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lizemore, WV, part of Clay County Schools, serving approximately 88 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lizemore Elementary School
What grades does Lizemore Elementary School serve?
Lizemore Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lizemore Elementary School?
Lizemore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 88 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lizemore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lizemore Elementary School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lizemore Elementary School rank in WV?
Lizemore Elementary School ranks #531 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Lizemore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lizemore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Lizemore Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lizemore Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Lizemore Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lizemore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lizemore Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lizemore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 88
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (304) 587-4823
- Area population (ZIP 25125)
- 1,016
- 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 · 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 25125; 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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