Below Average
#558 of 635 schools in WV
Whitesville Elementary School
Elementary School · Boone County Schools · Whitesville, WV
A Boone County Schools elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
37949 Coal River Rd, Whitesville, WV 25209
- Math 23% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitesville Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 29% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Whitesville 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,926
Median home value
$77,000
Median rent
$654/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
14.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25209; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | 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 → |
| Sherman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 236 | 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.
Boone County Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Whitesville Elementary School is listed in BOONE COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitesville Elementary School
Whitesville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Whitesville, WV, part of Boone County Schools, serving approximately 103 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #558 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitesville Elementary School
What grades does Whitesville Elementary School serve?
Whitesville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Whitesville Elementary School?
Whitesville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitesville Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitesville Elementary School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitesville Elementary School rank in WV?
Whitesville Elementary School ranks #558 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Whitesville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitesville Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Whitesville Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitesville Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Whitesville Elementary School a charter school?
No, Whitesville Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitesville Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Whitesville Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (304) 854-1301
- Area population (ZIP 25209)
- 529
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 25209; 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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