Crum Elementary School (Closed 2018)

152 Crum Road
Crum, WV 25669
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crum Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Crum Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(16-17)
30-34%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Crum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
40-44%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Crum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Crum Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Crum Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
100%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Crum Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Crum Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
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This chart displays the diversity score of Crum Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
72%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Crum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Crum Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Crum Elementary School?
205 students attend Crum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Crum Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crum Elementary School?
Crum Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crum Elementary School offer ?
Crum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Crum Elementary School part of?
Crum Elementary School is part of Wayne County Schools School District.

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