Danese Elementary School serves 114 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
114 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% WV state average).
How many students attend Danese Elementary School?
114 students attend Danese Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Danese Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Danese Elementary School?
Danese Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Danese Elementary School offer ?
Danese Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Danese Elementary School part of?
Danese Elementary School is part of Fayette County Schools School District.
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