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Below Average

#65 of 69 private schools in WV

Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative

Elementary School · Thomas, WV

A private elementary school in Thomas, WV serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

45 DOUGLAS RD, Thomas, WV 26292

  • 5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WV.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio5:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
D1.3 / 10
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School Day Length6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours911.2
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C-2.1 / 10
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Diversity Index0%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Enrollment40
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WV

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$55,333

Median home value

$152,900

Median rent

$818/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

61.4%

Poverty rate

15.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26292; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White100.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Davis Thomas Elementary Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5PK–80.3 mi194Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative is listed in Thomas, WV; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative

Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative is a private elementary school in Thomas, WV, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #65 of 69 private schools in WV.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative

What grades does Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative serve?

Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative?

Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative?

The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative rank in WV?

Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative ranks #65 of 69 private schools in WV.

What is Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative's MySchoolScout rating?

Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative a private school?

Yes, Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative a religious school?

No, Mountain Laurel Learning Cooperative is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
40
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
134 days
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Tucker County
Area population (ZIP 26292)
712
Area median age
55.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 26292; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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