Serving 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Talcott 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talcott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Talcott Elementary School's student population of 160 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Talcott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talcott Elementary School is 0.02, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#452 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
28%

Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%

Black
n/a
4%

White
99%
88%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
9%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talcott Elementary School's ranking?
Talcott Elementary School is ranked #452 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Talcott Elementary School?
160 students attend Talcott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Talcott Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talcott Elementary School?
Talcott Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Talcott Elementary School offer ?
Talcott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Talcott Elementary School part of?
Talcott Elementary School is part of Summers County Schools School District.
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