Very Good
#152 of 635 schools in WV
Top 24% in state
Winfield Elementary
Elementary School · Putnam County Schools · Winfield, WV
A Putnam County Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
75 Wall St, Winfield, WV 25213
- Math 69% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winfield Elementary score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 Winfield 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average339/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winfield), 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
$89,750
Median home value
$248,800
Median rent
$1,020/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25213; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Hometown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Eastbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Buffalo Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 192 | 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.
Putnam County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #6 of 22
- District spending per student
- $13,757NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winfield Elementary is listed in PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winfield Elementary
Winfield Elementary is a public elementary school in Winfield, WV, part of Putnam County Schools, serving approximately 533 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Winfield Elementary
What grades does Winfield Elementary serve?
Winfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Winfield Elementary?
Winfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Winfield Elementary is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Winfield Elementary rank in WV?
Winfield Elementary ranks #152 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Winfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Winfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Winfield Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Winfield Elementary has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Winfield Elementary a charter school?
No, Winfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Winfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, Winfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Putnam County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (304) 586-2565
- Area population (ZIP 25213)
- 6,274
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 25213; 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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