Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Head 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
96%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
88%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% WV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Valley Head Elementary School?
26 students attend Valley Head Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Valley Head Elementary School students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Head Elementary School?
Valley Head Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Head Elementary School offer ?
Valley Head Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Valley Head Elementary School part of?
Valley Head Elementary School is part of Randolph County Schools School District.
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