Excellent
#68 of 635 schools in WV
Top 11% in state
Washington Lands Elementary School
Elementary School · Marshall County Schools · Moundsville, WV
A Marshall County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
116 School Rd, Moundsville, WV 26041
- Math 49% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Washington Lands Elementary School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 Washington Lands 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low116/100K
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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
$55,545
Median home value
$128,400
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
13.5%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26041; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powhatan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 3–5 | 3.0 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Glen Dale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Mcninch Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–2 | 4.2 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Marshall County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,263NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Washington Lands Elementary School is listed in MARSHALL COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Washington Lands Elementary School
Washington Lands Elementary School is a public elementary school in Moundsville, WV, part of Marshall County Schools, serving approximately 238 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Lands Elementary School
What grades does Washington Lands Elementary School serve?
Washington Lands Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Washington Lands Elementary School?
Washington Lands Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Lands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Lands Elementary School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Washington Lands Elementary School rank in WV?
Washington Lands Elementary School ranks #68 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Washington Lands Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Lands Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Washington Lands Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Lands Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Washington Lands Elementary School a charter school?
No, Washington Lands Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Washington Lands Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Washington Lands Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 238
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.2%
- Phone
- (304) 843-4420
- Area population (ZIP 26041)
- 15,706
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 26041; 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
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