Very Good
#212 of 635 schools in WV
Top 33% in state
Summersville Elementary School
Elementary School · Nicholas County Schools · Summersville, WV
A Nicholas County Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
108 McKees Creek Rd, Summersville, WV 26651
- Math 48% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Summersville Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 Summersville Elementary School 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summersville), 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
$59,067
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26651; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Summersville Sda SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–7 | 3.4 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Glade Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Mt Nebo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 103 | 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.
Nicholas County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Summersville Elementary School is listed in NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Summersville Elementary School
Summersville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Summersville, WV, part of Nicholas County Schools, serving approximately 369 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #212 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Summersville Elementary School
What grades does Summersville Elementary School serve?
Summersville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Summersville Elementary School?
Summersville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Summersville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Summersville Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Summersville Elementary School rank in WV?
Summersville Elementary School ranks #212 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Summersville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Summersville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Summersville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Summersville Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Summersville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Summersville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Summersville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Summersville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nicholas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.6%
- Phone
- (304) 872-1421
- Area population (ZIP 26651)
- 10,070
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 26651; 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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