Mt Lookout Elementary School

MT Lookout Elementary School serves 118 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Mount Lookout, West Virginia. It is a regular public school with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio — a class size that gives students more individual access to teachers than many schools its size. The school earns a composite score of 9.1/10, rated Exceptional.

Its academic score of 9.8 and growth score of 9.9 are both near-perfect, meaning students here are not only performing at a high level but also improving faster than peers across the state. MT Lookout ranks #1 of 13 schools in Nicholas County Schools, the top performer in the district by a clear margin. Statewide, it stands #22 of 635 West Virginia public schools, outperforming 97% of all schools in the state.

Among elementary schools alone, the ranking holds: #21 of 407. For families weighing schools in Nicholas County, the data makes a strong case. Small enrollment, a low student-teacher ratio, and exceptional academic outcomes place MT Lookout in a tier few elementary schools in West Virginia can match.

With an enrollment of 118 students, Mt Lookout Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Mt Lookout Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.