Serving 533 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Blennerhassett Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 533 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blennerhassett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Blennerhassett Elementary School's student population of 533 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
533 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blennerhassett Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blennerhassett Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 629 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
93%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blennerhassett Elementary School's ranking?
Blennerhassett Elementary School is ranked #27 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Blennerhassett Elementary School often compared to?
Blennerhassett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Criss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Blennerhassett Elementary School?
533 students attend Blennerhassett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Blennerhassett Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blennerhassett Elementary School?
Blennerhassett Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blennerhassett Elementary School offer ?
Blennerhassett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Blennerhassett Elementary School part of?
Blennerhassett Elementary School is part of Wood County Schools School District.
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