Very Good
#158 of 635 schools in WV
Top 25% in state
Petersburg Elementary School
Elementary School · Grant County Schools · Petersburg, WV
A Grant County Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
333 Rig St, Petersburg, WV 26847
- Math 51% vs WV 45% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Petersburg Elementary School score 52% 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 10 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Petersburg 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,611
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$599/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26847; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Fork Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–11 | 2.2 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Believers Mennonite Fellowship Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 3.0 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Bmf ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 3.0 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Maysville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | Not available | 205 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Grant County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,063NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Petersburg Elementary School is listed in GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Petersburg Elementary School
Petersburg Elementary School is a public elementary school in Petersburg, WV, part of Grant County Schools, serving approximately 644 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #158 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Petersburg Elementary School
What grades does Petersburg Elementary School serve?
Petersburg Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Petersburg Elementary School?
Petersburg Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 644 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Petersburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Petersburg Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Petersburg Elementary School rank in WV?
Petersburg Elementary School ranks #158 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Petersburg Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Petersburg Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Petersburg Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Petersburg Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Petersburg Elementary School a charter school?
No, Petersburg Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Petersburg Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Petersburg Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 644
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (304) 257-1110
- Area population (ZIP 26847)
- 5,535
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 47.2
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 26847; 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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