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#524 of 635 schools in WV

Prichard Elementary School

Elementary School · Wayne County Schools · Prichard, WV

A Wayne County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

500 Prichard Rd, Prichard, WV 25555

  • Math 46% vs WV 49% (2025)
  • Reading 37% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.6% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.8% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-7.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency41% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$14,446
Chronic Absenteeism44.4%

Students at Prichard Elementary School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
49%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency37%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 41% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
2019
Math
42%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
56%
ELA
32%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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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The neighborhood

Where Prichard 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,313

Median home value

$105,800

Median rent

$820/mo

College educated

17.8%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

22.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25555; 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

4 in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Buffalo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–5Not available427Compare →
Crum Pre K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–8Not available219Compare →
Genoa Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–5Not available49Compare →
Kellogg Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–5Not available323Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Wayne County Schools

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#11 of 18
District spending per student
$14,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Prichard Elementary School is listed in WAYNE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Prichard Elementary School

Prichard Elementary School is a public elementary school in Prichard, WV, part of Wayne County Schools, serving approximately 144 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #524 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Prichard Elementary School

What grades does Prichard Elementary School serve?

Prichard Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Prichard Elementary School?

Prichard Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Prichard Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Prichard Elementary School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Prichard Elementary School rank in WV?

Prichard Elementary School ranks #524 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Prichard Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Prichard Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Prichard Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Prichard Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Prichard Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Prichard Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
144
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.4%
Area population (ZIP 25555)
2,083
Area median age
34.5
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 25555; 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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