Skip to main content

Average

#319 of 635 schools in WV

Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch

Elementary School · Cabell County Schools · Barboursville, WV

A Cabell County Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

718 Central Ave, Barboursville, WV 25504

  • Math 61% vs WV 49% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency61.3% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.7% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+17.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$15,473
Chronic Absenteeism16%

Students at Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
49%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 14 points since 2021, reaching 62% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
50%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
54%
2019
Math
54%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (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).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,889/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barboursville), 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

$59,577

Median home value

$181,000

Median rent

$885/mo

College educated

31.6%

Homeownership

78.9%

Poverty rate

12.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25504; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Martha Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–52.0 mi196Compare →
Nichols Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–52.4 mi237Compare →
Davis Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.7PK–52.5 mi216Compare →
Altizer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.3PK–53.7 mi210Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Cabell County Schools

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#14 of 25
District spending per student
$15,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch is listed in CABELL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch

Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Barboursville, WV, part of Cabell County Schools, serving approximately 614 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch

What grades does Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch serve?

Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch?

Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 614 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch rank in WV?

Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch ranks #319 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch a charter school?

No, Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch a Title I school?

No, Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
614
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Cabell County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.0%
Area population (ZIP 25504)
12,197
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
39.3
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 25504; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.