Sutton Elementary School

Sutton Elementary School serves 149 students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Sutton, West Virginia. A regular public school, it operates with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio — a lean class size that gives teachers real room to focus on individual student progress. The numbers make this school stand out clearly.

It ranks #11 of 635 public schools across West Virginia, outperforming 98% of schools statewide. Among elementary schools, the ranking holds: #11 of 407. Within Sutton, it tops all four public schools in the area.

The composite score is 9.4 out of 10 with an Exceptional label. The growth score is a perfect 10.0 out of 10 — a rare mark that signals students are advancing faster than their peers statewide at a consistent and measurable rate. Academic performance tracks alongside that growth: a 9.2 out of 10 academic score places Sutton Elementary among West Virginia's strongest elementary programs.

Small enrollment, a strong student-teacher ratio, and near-perfect scores across every metric make this school a clear front-runner for families evaluating public elementary options in the region.

With an enrollment of 149 students, Sutton Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Sutton Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.