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#46 of 69 private schools in WV

St Francis of Assisi

Elementary School

525 HOLLEY ST, Saint Albans, WV 25177

Private

Enrollment

107

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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St Francis of Assisi

5.8/10

Elementary School in Saint Albans · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Central Elementary School

7.1/10

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4.5/10

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About St Francis of Assisi

St Francis of Assisi is a private elementary school in Saint Albans, WV. St Francis of Assisi serves approximately 107 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Francis of Assisi has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 69 private schools in WV.

How it compares0.8 pts below WV schools
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • WV avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 107 students, St Francis of Assisi is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

St Francis of Assisi is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Francis of Assisi compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Saint Albans, WV

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
This School
vs
12.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
107
This School
vs
245
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 89.7% vs 0%
Black 3.7% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.9% vs 0%
St Francis of Assisi Saint Albans Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Francis of Assisi (this school) 5.8
Central Elementary School 7.1
Alban Elementary School 4.5
Lakewood Elementary School 7.4
George C. Weimer Elementary School 3.8
Anne Bailey Elementary School 7.3

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in WV.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.4:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.6 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 19%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.2 / 10
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Enrollment 107
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in WV

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 89.7%
Two or More 4.7%
Black 3.7%
Hispanic 1.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

525 HOLLEY ST, Saint Albans, WV 25177

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Francis of Assisi may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Nitro Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Nitro), which scores notably higher. Another option is Andrews Heights Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Tornado), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cross Lanes Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Charleston), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Saint Albans, see our Saint Albans schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Central Elementary School Saint Albans 0.4 mi 7.1
Alban Elementary School Saint Albans 0.7 mi 4.5
Saint Albans High School Saint Albans 0.7 mi 5.1
Lakewood Elementary School Saint Albans 1.2 mi 7.4
Hayes Middle School Saint Albans 1.2 mi 6.5
Mckinley Middle School Saint Albans 1.9 mi 6.5
Anne Bailey Elementary School Saint Albans 2.1 mi 7.3
George C. Weimer Elementary School Saint Albans 2.0 mi 3.8
Nitro Elementary School Nitro 2.7 mi 8.9
Nitro High School Nitro 2.7 mi 5.0
Andrews Heights Elementary School Tornado 3.0 mi 7.7
Cross Lanes Elementary School Charleston 3.2 mi 7.6
Andrew Jackson Middle School Charleston 3.7 mi 6.1
Rock Branch Elementary Nitro 4.4 mi 5.6
CROSS LANES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Cross Lanes 4.3 mi 5.8
William J Raglin Center Dunbar 3.8 mi
Dunbar Middle School Dunbar 3.9 mi 7.6
Point Harmony Elementary School Cross Lanes 4.4 mi 5.2
Dunbar Primary Center Dunbar 4.1 mi 7.0
Poca High School Poca 5.2 mi 5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 25177 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,789

Median Home Value

$129,100

Median Rent

$837/mo

Population

23,211

College Educated

23.5%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

22.8 min

Poverty Rate

21%

Median Age

42.9

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Brooke Intermediate School South Wellsburg, WV 5.8
NORTH CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Parkersburg, WV 5.9
Sutton Elementary School Sutton, WV 5.9
Confidence Elementary Liberty, WV 6.0
FAIRMONT CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL Fairmont, WV 5.6
ST PAULS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Weirton, WV 5.6

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Francis of Assisi

What grades does St Francis of Assisi serve?

St Francis of Assisi serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend St Francis of Assisi?

St Francis of Assisi has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Francis of Assisi?

The student-teacher ratio at St Francis of Assisi is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Francis of Assisi rank in WV?

St Francis of Assisi ranks #46 of 69 private schools in WV.

What is St Francis of Assisi's MySchoolScout rating?

St Francis of Assisi has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Francis of Assisi a private school?

Yes, St Francis of Assisi is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Francis of Assisi a religious school?

St Francis of Assisi has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
64 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
107
Gender Split
39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kanawha County

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