Peterson-central Elementary School vs. Jane Lew Elementary School
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School Overview
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Jane Lew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peterson-central 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 25-29% (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 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jane Lew Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
513 students
292 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#506 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#235 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
99
23
Kindergarten Students
66
39
Grade 1 Students
61
46
Grade 2 Students
67
49
Grade 3 Students
75
43
Grade 4 Students
67
47
Grade 5 Students
78
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
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% White
97%
94%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
