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#377 of 635 schools in WV

Sutton Elementary School

Elementary School · Braxton County Schools · Sutton, WV

A Braxton County Schools elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

288 N Hill Rd, Sutton, WV 26601

  • Math 60% vs WV 49% (2025)
  • Reading 65% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-3.91 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64.6% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+20.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$13,685
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Sutton Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
49%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency65%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 28 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
2019
Math
32%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
68%
ELA
65%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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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The neighborhood

Where Sutton 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,353

Median home value

$121,200

Median rent

$547/mo

College educated

11.8%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26601; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Davis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–53.6 mi151Compare →
Flatwoods Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–54.6 mi163Compare →
Burnsville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–5Not available94Compare →
Frametown Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–5Not available152Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Braxton County Schools

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$13,685NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sutton Elementary School is listed in BRAXTON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sutton Elementary School

Sutton Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sutton, WV, part of Braxton County Schools, serving approximately 149 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #377 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sutton Elementary School

What grades does Sutton Elementary School serve?

Sutton Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Sutton Elementary School?

Sutton Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sutton Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sutton Elementary School rank in WV?

Sutton Elementary School ranks #377 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Sutton Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sutton Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Sutton Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sutton Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sutton Elementary School a charter school?

No, Sutton Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sutton Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Sutton Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
149
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Braxton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 26601)
3,767
Area median age
48.4
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 26601; 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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