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#411 of 635 schools in WV
Stratton Elementary
Elementary School · Raleigh County Schools · Beckley, WV
A Raleigh County Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1129 S Fayette St, Beckley, WV 25801
- Math 28% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 25% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stratton Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 36 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Stratton 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High8,554/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beckley), 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
$49,370
Median home value
$151,000
Median rent
$842/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Francis De Sales SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Beckley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Mabscott ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Crescent ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 292 | 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.
Raleigh County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #18 of 26
- District spending per student
- $13,305NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stratton Elementary is listed in RALEIGH COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stratton Elementary
Stratton Elementary is a public elementary school in Beckley, WV, part of Raleigh County Schools, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stratton Elementary
What grades does Stratton Elementary serve?
Stratton Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Stratton Elementary?
Stratton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratton Elementary 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 Stratton Elementary rank in WV?
Stratton Elementary ranks #411 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Stratton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Stratton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Stratton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stratton Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stratton Elementary a charter school?
No, Stratton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stratton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Stratton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Raleigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.9%
- Phone
- (304) 256-4604
- Area population (ZIP 25801)
- 30,869
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 25801; 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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