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#25 of 635 schools in WV

Top 4% in state

Roanoke Elementary School

Elementary School · Lewis County Schools · Roanoke, WV

A Lewis County Schools elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1176 Oil Creek Rd, Roanoke, WV 26447

  • Math 56% vs WV 52% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+12.88 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.8% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.8% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+2.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.5 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$13,986
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Roanoke Elementary School score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency56%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
52%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2021, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
25%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
35%
2019
Math
35%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
47%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
56%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Roanoke 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

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

Median income

$52,500

Median home value

$182,000

Median rent

$705/mo

College educated

14.4%

Homeownership

69.9%

Poverty rate

26.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26447; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in LEWIS COUNTY SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jane Lew Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.2PK–5Not available292Compare →
Leading Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.2PK–6Not available130Compare →
Peterson-central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–5Not available513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Lewis County Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$13,986NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Roanoke Elementary School

Roanoke Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roanoke, WV, part of Lewis County Schools, serving approximately 178 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #25 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roanoke Elementary School

What grades does Roanoke Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Roanoke Elementary School?

Roanoke Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Roanoke Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roanoke Elementary School rank in WV?

Roanoke Elementary School ranks #25 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Roanoke Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roanoke Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Roanoke Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roanoke Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Roanoke Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Roanoke Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
178
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lewis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
Area population (ZIP 26447)
1,206
Area median age
54.1
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 26447; 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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