Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Normantown Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-69%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
2%
Black
(15-16)n/a
4%
White
(15-16)100%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
17%
8%
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 33% WV state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Normantown Elementary School?
126 students attend Normantown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Normantown Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Normantown Elementary School?
Normantown Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Normantown Elementary School offer ?
Normantown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Normantown Elementary School part of?
Normantown Elementary School is part of Gilmer County Schools School District.
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