Needs Improvement
#598 of 635 schools in WV
Mercer Elementary
Elementary School · Mercer County Schools · Princeton, WV
A Mercer County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 Mercer St, Princeton, WV 24740
- Math 28% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mercer Elementary score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 33% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Mercer 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
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated723/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$46,272
Median home value
$133,200
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
63.2%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 24740; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 3–5 | 0.4 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Melrose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 3.0 mi | 241 | Compare → |
| Glenwood School (k-8)Enrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 3.5 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Mountain Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 283 | 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.
Mercer County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #22 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mercer Elementary is listed in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mercer Elementary
Mercer Elementary is a public elementary school in Princeton, WV, part of Mercer County Schools, serving approximately 258 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #598 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mercer Elementary
What grades does Mercer Elementary serve?
Mercer Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Mercer Elementary?
Mercer Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercer Elementary is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercer Elementary rank in WV?
Mercer Elementary ranks #598 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Mercer Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercer Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Mercer Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercer Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mercer Elementary a charter school?
No, Mercer Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercer Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mercer Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (304) 425-3160
- Area population (ZIP 24740)
- 16,559
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 24740; 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
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