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#382 of 635 schools in WV
West Hamlin Elementary
Elementary School · Lincoln County Schools · West Hamlin, WV
A Lincoln County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
114 Dairy Rd, West Hamlin, WV 25571
- Math 23% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Hamlin Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 West Hamlin 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,512
Median home value
$125,300
Median rent
$720/mo
College educated
8.4%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25571; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salt Rock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Duval Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–8 | Not available | 319 | Compare → |
| Hamlin Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–8 | Not available | 445 | Compare → |
| Harts Pk-8Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–8 | Not available | 301 | 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.
Lincoln County Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,841NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Hamlin Elementary is listed in LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Hamlin Elementary
West Hamlin Elementary is a public elementary school in West Hamlin, WV, part of Lincoln County Schools, serving approximately 428 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #382 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Hamlin Elementary
What grades does West Hamlin Elementary serve?
West Hamlin Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Hamlin Elementary?
West Hamlin Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hamlin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hamlin Elementary 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 West Hamlin Elementary rank in WV?
West Hamlin Elementary ranks #382 of 635 schools in WV.
What is West Hamlin Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Hamlin Elementary 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 West Hamlin Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Hamlin Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Hamlin Elementary a charter school?
No, West Hamlin Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Hamlin Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Hamlin Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.8%
- Phone
- (304) 824-3630
- Area population (ZIP 25571)
- 1,874
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 25571; 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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