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#499 of 635 schools in WV
Webster Springs Elementary School
Elementary School · Webster County Schools · Webster Springs, WV
A Webster County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 6th.
318 River Dr, Webster Springs, WV 26288
- Math 39% vs WV 45% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Webster Springs Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (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 41 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Webster Springs Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$37,348
Median home value
$88,300
Median rent
$522/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26288; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glade Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | Not available | 350 | Compare → |
| Hacker Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 40 | 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.
Webster County Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Webster Springs Elementary School is listed in WEBSTER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Webster Springs Elementary School
Webster Springs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Webster Springs, WV, part of Webster County Schools, serving approximately 208 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Webster Springs Elementary School
What grades does Webster Springs Elementary School serve?
Webster Springs Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Webster Springs Elementary School?
Webster Springs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Springs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Springs Elementary School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Webster Springs Elementary School rank in WV?
Webster Springs Elementary School ranks #499 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Webster Springs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Webster Springs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Webster Springs Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Webster Springs Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Webster Springs Elementary School a charter school?
No, Webster Springs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Webster Springs Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Webster Springs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Webster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (304) 847-5321
- Area population (ZIP 26288)
- 2,958
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 52.2
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 26288; 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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