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#578 of 635 schools in WV

North Fork Elementary School

Elementary School · Pendleton County Schools · Circleville, WV

A Pendleton County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 186, Circleville, WV 26804

  • Math 34% vs WV 43% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs WV 47% (2025)
  • 9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-17.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.4% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.2% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.4 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9:1
District spending per student$19,141
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at North Fork Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
43%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
47%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 35% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
25%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
52%
2019
Math
52%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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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The neighborhood

Where North Fork 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$38,875

Median home value

$153,600

Median rent

$575/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

79.6%

Poverty rate

34.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26804; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brandywine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–6Not available106Compare →
Franklin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–6Not available260Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Pendleton County Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$19,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Fork Elementary School is listed in PENDLETON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Fork Elementary School

North Fork Elementary School is a public elementary school in Circleville, WV, part of Pendleton County Schools, serving approximately 99 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Fork Elementary School

What grades does North Fork Elementary School serve?

North Fork Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend North Fork Elementary School?

North Fork Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Fork Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Fork Elementary School rank in WV?

North Fork Elementary School ranks #578 of 635 schools in WV.

What is North Fork Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Fork Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 North Fork Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Fork Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Fork Elementary School a charter school?

No, North Fork Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Fork Elementary School a Title I school?

No, North Fork Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
99
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Pendleton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 26804)
537
Area median age
51.5
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 26804; 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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