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#570 of 635 schools in WV

Rainelle Elementary

Elementary School · Greenbrier County Schools · Rainelle, WV

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

643 Kanawha Ave, Rainelle, WV 25962

  • Math 32% vs WV 49% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.5Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.1% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-21.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$14,841
Chronic Absenteeism48.3%

Students at Rainelle Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency32%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
49%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
47%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
2019
Math
52%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
32%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 Rainelle Elementary 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 37Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$42,631

Median home value

$96,000

Median rent

$730/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

69.8%

Poverty rate

29.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25962; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in GREENBRIER COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crichton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–5Not available87Compare →
Frankford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–5Not available231Compare →
Ronceverte ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–5Not available376Compare →
Rupert ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available164Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Greenbrier County Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#12 of 13
District spending per student
$14,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rainelle Elementary is listed in GREENBRIER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rainelle Elementary

Rainelle Elementary is a public elementary school in Rainelle, WV, part of Greenbrier County Schools, serving approximately 209 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #570 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rainelle Elementary

What grades does Rainelle Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Rainelle Elementary?

Rainelle Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainelle Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rainelle Elementary 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 Rainelle Elementary rank in WV?

Rainelle Elementary ranks #570 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Rainelle Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rainelle Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Rainelle Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rainelle Elementary has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rainelle Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Rainelle Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rainelle Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Greenbrier County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.3%
Area population (ZIP 25962)
3,345
Area median age
39.7
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 25962; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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