Excellent
#89 of 635 schools in WV
Top 14% in state
Zela Elementary School
Elementary School · Nicholas County Schools · Summersville, WV
A Nicholas County Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
165 Country Rd, Summersville, WV 26651
- Math 33% vs WV 42% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs WV 50% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Zela Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (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 31 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Zela 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 3Car-Dependent
- City Safety: High1,748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Summersville), 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
$59,067
Median home value
$156,500
Median rent
$760/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26651; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birch River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 78 | Compare → |
| Glade Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 130 | Compare → |
| Mt Lookout Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 118 | Compare → |
| Panther Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 227 | 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.
Nicholas County Schools
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 13
- District spending per student
- $14,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Zela Elementary School is listed in NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Zela Elementary School
Zela Elementary School is a public elementary school in Summersville, WV, part of Nicholas County Schools, serving approximately 80 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Zela Elementary School
What grades does Zela Elementary School serve?
Zela Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Zela Elementary School?
Zela Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 80 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Zela Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Zela Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Zela Elementary School rank in WV?
Zela Elementary School ranks #89 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Zela Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Zela Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Zela Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Zela Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Zela Elementary School a charter school?
No, Zela Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Zela Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Zela Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 80
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Nicholas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (304) 872-1481
- Area population (ZIP 26651)
- 10,070
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 26651; 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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