Serving 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adamston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
90%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adamston Elementary School's ranking?
Adamston Elementary School is ranked #357 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Adamston Elementary School?
213 students attend Adamston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Adamston Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adamston Elementary School?
Adamston Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Adamston Elementary School offer ?
Adamston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Adamston Elementary School part of?
Adamston Elementary School is part of Harrison County Schools School District.
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