Serving 170 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wilsonburg 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 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
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
1%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
97%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilsonburg Elementary School's ranking?
Wilsonburg Elementary School is ranked #193 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?
40-44% 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 Wilsonburg Elementary School?
170 students attend Wilsonburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Wilsonburg Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilsonburg Elementary School?
Wilsonburg Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilsonburg Elementary School offer ?
Wilsonburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilsonburg Elementary School part of?
Wilsonburg Elementary School is part of Harrison County Schools School District.
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