White Sulphur Elementary School

150 Reed Street
White Sulphur Springs, WV 24986
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, White Sulphur Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (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 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in WV
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

White Sulphur Elementary School's student population of 337 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

White Sulphur Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of White Sulphur Elementary School is 0.24, which is more 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)
#290 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of White Sulphur Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of White Sulphur 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.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of White Sulphur 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.
20-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of White Sulphur 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
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
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Black
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in White Sulphur Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in White Sulphur 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 White Sulphur Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of White Sulphur 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
55%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in White Sulphur 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
9%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in White Sulphur 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 White Sulphur Elementary School's ranking?
White Sulphur Elementary School is ranked #290 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% 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 White Sulphur Elementary School?
337 students attend White Sulphur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of White Sulphur Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Sulphur Elementary School?
White Sulphur Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does White Sulphur Elementary School offer ?
White Sulphur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is White Sulphur Elementary School part of?
White Sulphur Elementary School is part of Greenbrier County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 337 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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