Diana Elementary School (Closed 2015)

Serving 73 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Diana 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-49% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
73 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(13-14)
40-49%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Diana 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 2013-14 school year data.
(13-14)
30-39%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Diana 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 2013-14 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Diana 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Diana Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Diana Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
White
100%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Diana 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
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Diana 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 Diana Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
88%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Diana 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)
2%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Diana 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Diana Elementary School?
73 students attend Diana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Diana Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Diana Elementary School?
Diana Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Diana Elementary School offer ?
Diana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Diana Elementary School part of?
Diana Elementary School is part of Webster County Schools School District.

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