Stanaford Elementary School

Stanaford Elementary School is a regular public school serving 224 students from pre-K through fifth grade in Beckley, West Virginia. MySchoolScout rates it Exceptional with a 9.2 composite — built on a 9.2 academic score and a 9.9 growth score, one of the highest growth ratings in the state. That growth figure matters: it measures how much ground students gain each year, not just where they start.

The school ranks #1 among all 10 public schools in Beckley and stands at #14 out of 635 public schools statewide, outperforming 98% of West Virginia schools. Few elementary schools hold that kind of dual strength in both absolute academics and year-over-year growth. The numbers point to a faculty executing consistently across every grade level, PK through 5.

Stanaford runs a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio — tighter than most public elementary schools in the state. That level of access allows teachers to spot and address learning gaps before they compound from one grade to the next. For families in the Beckley area comparing elementary options, Stanaford's local standing and statewide rank make it a clear first choice.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.7:1, Stanaford Elementary School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.