Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George C. Weimer 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 is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
George C. Weimer Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
George C. Weimer Elementary School's student population of 134 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
George C. Weimer Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of George C. Weimer Elementary School is 0.33, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
7%
4%
White
81%
88%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is George C. Weimer Elementary School's ranking?
George C. Weimer Elementary School is ranked #546 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are George C. Weimer Elementary School often compared to?
George C. Weimer Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alban Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend George C. Weimer Elementary School?
134 students attend George C. Weimer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of George C. Weimer Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of George C. Weimer Elementary School?
George C. Weimer Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does George C. Weimer Elementary School offer ?
George C. Weimer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is George C. Weimer Elementary School part of?
George C. Weimer Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.
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