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Elk Elementary Center

Public | PK-5 | 622 students

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Posted April 6, 2011

Amazing involved teachers. Active, involved principal. Friendly helpful secretaries. Excellent academic programs. Pool with swimming lessons. Children are well taken care of and taught a wide range of things including real world issues such as recycling. Constantly advising parents of students progress and areas in need of improvement. The best possible elementary school that my children could ever attend! I would recommend this school to ANYONE!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2010

Elk Center is a wonderful school! The teachers are great and work very hard to make sure that the students are learning what they need to learn. Elk Center offers swimming, art, music, and gym classes and the students perform in plays and participate in many other activities. Parents are always welcomed at the school. The principal, assistant principal, and teachers are wonderful! My kids love Elk Center and I'm very pleased with the school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 11, 2008

This school has many great opportunites for children, however, due to the size and number of students many of the basics are missed. There doesn't appear to be any effective discipline in the school. The children who misbehave are the ones who gain attention from the staff. Teachers go unchecked and the children do not learn all that they should.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 28, 2008

My daughter has received a great education from from a superb staff. I have nothing but praise for this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2006

My daughter is is first grade at Elk Elementary center.Although the school is quite large,the students recieve excellent one one one instruction.Class sizes are small and the teachers are wonderful.There is a pool and each student is taught to swim. This school has many activities for parents and students.Elk Elementary center is Ideal for working parents because the school day begins at 850 and ends at 320 with after school activities ans services offered in the evening. I highly recommend this excellent school.
—Submitted by Jodi, a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 45% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
73%

2007

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

87 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
90%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

88 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 43% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
64%

2007

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 41% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
78%

2007

 
 
77%
Science

The state average for Science was 35% in 2010.

100 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
83%

2007

 
 
80%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 36% in 2010.

97 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2010.

96 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
70%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 44% in 2010.

96 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
81%

2007

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 40% in 2010.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
88%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 33% in 2010.

91 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
77%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students42%
Female48%
Male35%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Economically non-disadvantaged56%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students50%
Female54%
Male45%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Economically non-disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities49%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students55%
Female57%
Male53%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Economically non-disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities58%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students44%
Female46%
Male43%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged37%
Economically non-disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students32%
Female35%
Male29%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White32%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged31%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students40%
Female58%
Male23%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Economically non-disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities44%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students21%
Female21%
Male21%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White20%
Economically disadvantaged17%
Economically non-disadvantaged28%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students19%
Female17%
Male20%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White19%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Economically non-disadvantaged19%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

Math

All Students42%
Female49%
Male33%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White40%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Economically non-disadvantaged47%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities42%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students54%
Female66%
Male40%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged49%
Economically non-disadvantaged60%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities59%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students34%
Female39%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged33%
Economically non-disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities37%
English language learnersn/a

Social Studies

All Students37%
Female45%
Male28%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Economically non-disadvantaged40%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities38%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2009-2010 West Virginia used the West Virginia Educational Standards Test 2 (WESTEST 2) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and science, and grades 3 through 11 in social studies. The WESTEST 2 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of West Virginia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the West Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See West Virginia's state standards

Source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 98% 93%
Black 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Hispanic 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
Phone: (304) 348-7776

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