Excellent
#2 of 635 schools in WV
Top 1% in state
Sun Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Mercer County Schools · Lerona, WV
A Mercer County Schools elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 10, Lerona, WV 25971
- Math 54% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sun Valley Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 35 points since 2021, reaching 64% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Sun Valley 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated723/100K
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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
$74,167
Median home value
$143,600
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
100%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25971; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipestem Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 3.9 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Athens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Bluewell Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 170 | Compare → |
| Brushfork Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | Not available | 175 | 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.
Mercer County Schools
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #1 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sun Valley Elementary School is listed in MERCER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sun Valley Elementary School
Sun Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lerona, WV, part of Mercer County Schools, serving approximately 107 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #2 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sun Valley Elementary School
What grades does Sun Valley Elementary School serve?
Sun Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sun Valley Elementary School?
Sun Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sun Valley Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sun Valley Elementary School rank in WV?
Sun Valley Elementary School ranks #2 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Sun Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sun Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Sun Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sun Valley Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sun Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sun Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sun Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sun Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (304) 384-7441
- Area population (ZIP 25971)
- 1,487
- Area median age
- 50.5
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 25971; 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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