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#419 of 635 schools in WV
Rock Branch Elementary
Elementary School · Putnam County Schools · Nitro, WV
A Putnam County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4616 1st Ave, Nitro, WV 25143
- Math 62% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rock Branch Elementary score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 64% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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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Where Rock Branch 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,931/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nitro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,088
Median home value
$119,300
Median rent
$878/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
73.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Lanes Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Poca ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| Nitro Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Cross Lanes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 303 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Putnam County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #17 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rock Branch Elementary is listed in PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rock Branch Elementary
Rock Branch Elementary is a public elementary school in Nitro, WV, part of Putnam County Schools, serving approximately 197 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #419 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Branch Elementary
What grades does Rock Branch Elementary serve?
Rock Branch Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Rock Branch Elementary?
Rock Branch Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Branch Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Branch Elementary is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rock Branch Elementary rank in WV?
Rock Branch Elementary ranks #419 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Rock Branch Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Branch Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Rock Branch Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Branch Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rock Branch Elementary a charter school?
No, Rock Branch Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rock Branch Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rock Branch Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (304) 755-0078
- Area population (ZIP 25143)
- 9,185
- Area median age
- 42.3
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 25143; 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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