Very Good
#207 of 635 schools in WV
Top 32% in state
Lost Creek Elementary School
Elementary School · Harrison County Schools · Lost Creek, WV
A Harrison County Schools elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2919 Hawk Hwy, Lost Creek, WV 26385
- Math 63% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lost Creek Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 34 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 35 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lost Creek 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average382/100K
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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
$73,026
Median home value
$155,100
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26385; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Milford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Big Elm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 591 | Compare → |
| Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 741 | Compare → |
| Nutter Fort Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 3–5 | Not available | 482 | 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.
Harrison County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #7 of 23
- District spending per student
- $14,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lost Creek Elementary School is listed in HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lost Creek Elementary School
Lost Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lost Creek, WV, part of Harrison County Schools, serving approximately 113 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lost Creek Elementary School
What grades does Lost Creek Elementary School serve?
Lost Creek Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lost Creek Elementary School?
Lost Creek Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 113 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lost Creek Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lost Creek Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lost Creek Elementary School rank in WV?
Lost Creek Elementary School ranks #207 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Lost Creek Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lost Creek Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Lost Creek Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lost Creek Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lost Creek Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lost Creek Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lost Creek Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lost Creek Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 113
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (304) 326-7040
- Area population (ZIP 26385)
- 3,021
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 26385; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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