Monongah Elementary School

628 Walnut Street
Fairmont, WV 26554
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Monongah Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30% in WV
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Monongah Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Monongah Elementary School's student population of 247 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
247 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Monongah Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Monongah Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#129 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Monongah Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Monongah 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 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Monongah 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 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Monongah 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
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Monongah Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Monongah Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
93%
88%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Monongah Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Monongah Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Monongah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Monongah Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Monongah Elementary School's ranking?
Monongah Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Monongah Elementary School often compared to?
Monongah Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jayenne Elementary School, Blackshere Elementary School, White Hall Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Monongah Elementary School?
247 students attend Monongah Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Monongah Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Monongah Elementary School?
Monongah Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Monongah Elementary School offer ?
Monongah Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Monongah Elementary School part of?
Monongah Elementary School is part of Marion County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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