Serving 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, H E White 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 20-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
H E White Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
H E White Elementary School's student population of 71 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
H E White 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 H E White Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
99%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H E White Elementary School's ranking?
H E White Elementary School is ranked #341 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend H E White Elementary School?
71 students attend H E White Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of H E White Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H E White Elementary School?
H E White Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does H E White Elementary School offer ?
H E White Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is H E White Elementary School part of?
H E White Elementary School is part of Clay County Schools School District.
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