Opequon Elementary School serves 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 459 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Opequon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Opequon Elementary School's student population of 459 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
459 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Opequon Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
2%
Black
13%
4%
White
63%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Opequon Elementary School often compared to?
Opequon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Heights Elementary School, Spring Mills Primary 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 43% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% WV state average).
How many students attend Opequon Elementary School?
459 students attend Opequon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Opequon Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opequon Elementary School?
Opequon Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Opequon Elementary School offer ?
Opequon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Opequon Elementary School part of?
Opequon Elementary School is part of Berkeley County Schools School District.
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