Very Good
#216 of 635 schools in WV
Top 34% in state
Wirt County Primary Center
Elementary School · Wirt County Schools · Elizabeth, WV
An elementary school in Elizabeth, WV where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 220, Elizabeth, WV 26143
- Math 51% vs WV 52% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wirt County Primary Center score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2021, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (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 33 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Wirt County Primary Center 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,588
Median home value
$97,200
Median rent
$577/mo
College educated
14.2%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Wirt County Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,428NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wirt County Primary Center is listed in WIRT COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wirt County Primary Center
Wirt County Primary Center is a public elementary school in Elizabeth, WV, part of Wirt County Schools, serving approximately 350 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #216 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wirt County Primary Center
What grades does Wirt County Primary Center serve?
Wirt County Primary Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Wirt County Primary Center?
Wirt County Primary Center has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wirt County Primary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Wirt County Primary Center is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wirt County Primary Center rank in WV?
Wirt County Primary Center ranks #216 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Wirt County Primary Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Wirt County Primary Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Wirt County Primary Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wirt County Primary Center has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wirt County Primary Center a charter school?
No, Wirt County Primary Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wirt County Primary Center a Title I school?
No, Wirt County Primary Center is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Wirt County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.3%
- Phone
- (304) 275-4263
- Area population (ZIP 26143)
- 3,326
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
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 26143; 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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