Excellent
#47 of 635 schools in WV
Top 7% in state
Smithville Elementary
Elementary School · Ritchie County Schools · Smithville, WV
A Ritchie County Schools elementary school where students score 53 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 30 State 47-, Smithville, WV 26178
- Math 100% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smithville Elementary score 93% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 44 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 93% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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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Where Smithville 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average406/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,203
Median home value
$153,100
College educated
3.9%
Homeownership
45.1%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26178; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creed Collins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 204 | Compare → |
| Harrisville ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–4 | Not available | 211 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ritchie County Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smithville Elementary is listed in RITCHIE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smithville Elementary
Smithville Elementary is a public elementary school in Smithville, WV, part of Ritchie County Schools, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smithville Elementary
What grades does Smithville Elementary serve?
Smithville Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Smithville Elementary?
Smithville Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smithville Elementary rank in WV?
Smithville Elementary ranks #47 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Smithville Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Smithville Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Smithville Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smithville Elementary has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smithville Elementary a charter school?
No, Smithville Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smithville Elementary a Title I school?
No, Smithville Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ritchie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (304) 477-3273
- Area population (ZIP 26178)
- 272
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 26178; 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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