Shoals Elementary School vs. Elk Elementary Center
Should you attend Shoals Elementary School or Elk Elementary Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Shoals Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shoals Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (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 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elk Elementary Center 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 42% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
187 students
479 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#95 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#247 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
90
Kindergarten Students
26
64
Grade 1 Students
24
71
Grade 2 Students
29
70
Grade 3 Students
27
56
Grade 4 Students
26
58
Grade 5 Students
36
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
4%
1%
% White
88%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
