Serving 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cheat Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 788 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheat Lake Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cheat Lake Elementary School's student population of 788 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
788 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cheat Lake Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheat Lake Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#22 out of 627 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
92%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
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 Cheat Lake Elementary School's ranking?
Cheat Lake Elementary School is ranked #22 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Cheat Lake Elementary School often compared to?
Cheat Lake Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookhaven Elementary School, North Elementary School, Eastwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Cheat Lake Elementary School?
788 students attend Cheat Lake Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Cheat Lake Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cheat Lake Elementary School?
Cheat Lake Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cheat Lake Elementary School offer ?
Cheat Lake Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cheat Lake Elementary School part of?
Cheat Lake Elementary School is part of Monongalia County Schools School District.
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