Very Good
#130 of 635 schools in WV
Top 20% in state
Van Elementary
Elementary School · Boone County Schools · Van, WV
A Boone County Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 360, Van, WV 25206
- Math 38% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Van Elementary score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 21 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 Van 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median home value
$56,900
College educated
3.4%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Ashford-rumble ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 123 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 274 | Compare → |
| Ramage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 208 | 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.
Boone County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,630NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Van Elementary is listed in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Van Elementary
Van Elementary is a public elementary school in Van, WV, part of Boone County Schools, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #130 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Van Elementary
What grades does Van Elementary serve?
Van Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Van Elementary?
Van Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Elementary is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Van Elementary rank in WV?
Van Elementary ranks #130 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Van Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Van Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Van Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Van Elementary has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Van Elementary a charter school?
No, Van Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Van Elementary a Title I school?
No, Van Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.3%
- Phone
- (304) 245-8811
- Area population (ZIP 25206)
- 174
- Area median age
- 64.4
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 25206; 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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