Tennerton Elementary School

167 Gawthrop Road
Buckhannon, WV 26201
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Top 30%
Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Tennerton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30% in WV
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Tennerton Elementary School's student population of 336 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Tennerton Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennerton Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#168 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Tennerton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tennerton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennerton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tennerton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Tennerton Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Tennerton Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tennerton Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Tennerton Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
98%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Tennerton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Tennerton Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Tennerton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tennerton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tennerton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tennerton Elementary School's ranking?
Tennerton Elementary School is ranked #168 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Tennerton Elementary School often compared to?
Tennerton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckhannon Academy Elementary School 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 32% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Tennerton Elementary School?
336 students attend Tennerton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Tennerton Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tennerton Elementary School?
Tennerton Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Tennerton Elementary School offer ?
Tennerton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tennerton Elementary School part of?
Tennerton Elementary School is part of Upshur County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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