Flatwoods Elementary School

Summary:

Flatwoods Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the small town of Flatwoods, West Virginia, with a student population of 173. The school faces significant challenges, consistently ranking among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state and serving a predominantly white student population from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Flatwoods Elementary School has consistently underperformed on state assessments, with student proficiency rates significantly below the state and Braxton County Schools district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. When compared to other elementary schools in the Braxton County district, such as Rock Cave Elementary and Gilmer County Elementary School, Flatwoods Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.1% to 50% in mathematics, compared to 30% to 66.7% at the other schools.

The school's challenges extend beyond academic performance. Flatwoods Elementary has a much higher percentage of white students (over 95%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools, which range from 95.24% to 99.34% white students. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with over 56% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. These socioeconomic factors may contribute to the school's academic underperformance, and addressing these challenges could be key to improving student outcomes at Flatwoods Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 142 Flatwoods Corner Rd
       Flatwoods, WV  26621-1112


(304) 765-5821

District: Braxton County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
359th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,745 Help


Students who attend Flatwoods Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Braxton County Middle School
High:    Braxton County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  173

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.0%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Hispanic:
1.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Flatwoods Elementary School ranks worse than 97.6% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Braxton County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Flatwoods Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Braxton County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (96%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (1.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flatwoods Elementary School is 14, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Braxton County Schools District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flatwoods Elementary School is $11,745. 4 elementary schools in the Braxton County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flatwoods Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flatwoods Elementary School 359th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Flatwoods Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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White students:


Braxton County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Braxton County Schools 41st of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Flatwoods Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 47.98 230th 420 45.2%
2010 64.37 101st 427 76.3%
2011 56.43 156th 426 63.4%
2012 49.48 205th 426 51.9%
2013 47.48 221st 428 48.4%
2014 49.17 203rd 422 51.9%
2015 32.37 315th 408 22.8%
2016 25.92 340th 402 15.4%
2017 22.25 360th 399 9.8%
2018 12.79 385th 392 1.8%
2019 20.76 345th 383 9.9%
2021 11.55 373rd 380 1.8%
2022 6.46 373rd 375 0.5%
2023 4.80 368th 368 0.0%
2024 11.09 359th 368 2.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.01 97th 98 1.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.30 252nd 377 33.2%
2018 16.83 249th 258 3.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.54 336th 382 12.0%
2018 22.40 341st 368 7.3%
2021 22.00 313th 335 6.6%
2022 12.17 342nd 347 1.4%
2023 10.92 330th 333 0.9%
2024 12.12 332nd 336 1.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.39 352nd 381 7.6%
2018 16.73 354th 366 3.3%
2019 25.04 292nd 339 13.9%
2021 20.66 295th 322 8.4%
2022 11.18 321st 325 1.2%
2023 11.15 309th 317 2.5%
2024 9.15 311th 316 1.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.26 304th 382 20.4%
2018 14.46 352nd 364 3.3%
2019 20.71 305th 338 9.8%
2021 15.88 320th 333 3.9%
2022 3.95 330th 330 0.0%
2023 4.20 321st 322 0.3%
2024 4.72 324th 325 0.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.89 153rd 156 1.9%
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Rank History for White students at Flatwoods Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.20 343rd 382 10.2%
2018 12.58 369th 374 1.3%
2019 20.57 339th 373 9.1%
2021 11.21 370th 376 1.6%
2022 5.18 371st 373 0.5%
2023 4.94 366th 366 0.0%
2024 11.54 356th 367 3.0%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Flatwoods Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 176 176
1990 171 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1991 158 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 158
1992 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1993 134 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1994 130 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
1995 188 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 188 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1998 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1999 204 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2000 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2001 200 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2003 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2004 215 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2005 191 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 192
2006 206 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2007 198 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 201
2008 193 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 196
2009 201 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2010 192 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 197
2011 190 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 196
2012 245 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 252
2013 276 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 282
2014 280 0 1 0 0 0 6 0 287
2015 265 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 267
2016 265 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 267
2017 249 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 257
2018 244 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 250
2019 194 0 0 3 0 0 6 0 203
2020 191 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 198
2021 172 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 178
2022 166 0 0 3 0 0 5 0 174
2023 166 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 173

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Flatwoods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 176 14.0 12.5 n/a
1990 171 13.0 13.1 42.7
1991 158 11.1 14.2 36.1
1992 137 10.0 13.7 43.1
1993 134 10.0 13.4 47
1994 130 8.0 16.3 58.5
1995 189 11.0 17.2 50.3
1996 189 11.0 17.2 50.3
1997 189 11.5 16.4 59.8
1998 197 13.5 14.6 60.9
1999 204 15.5 13.2 60.3
2000 200 16.8 11.9 63
2001 200 17.0 11.8 66.5
2002 205 15.0 13.7 58
2003 205 15.0 13.7 58
2004 215 15.5 13.9 62.3
2005 192 16.0 12.0 65.1
2006 209 16.0 13.1 65.1
2007 201 16.0 12.6 65.7
2008 196 16.0 12.3 62.8
2009 204 16.0 12.8 61.8
2010 197 17.0 11.5 57.4
2011 196 17.8 10.9 60.7
2012 252 19.0 13.2 58.7
2013 282 16.5 17.0 66.3
2014 287 18.5 15.5 58.5
2015 267 18.0 14.8 47.2
2016 267 16.0 16.6 51.3
2017 257 15.0 17.1 45.9
2018 250 15.5 16.1 58.4
2019 203 13.5 15.0 61.1
2020 198 14.5 13.6 62.6
2021 178 12.0 14.8 56.2
2022 174 13.0 13.3 n/a
2023 173 12.3 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Flatwoods Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 176 14.0 12.5 n/a
1990 171 13.0 13.1 42.7
1991 158 11.1 14.2 36.1
1992 137 10.0 13.7 43.1
1993 134 10.0 13.4 47
1994 130 8.0 16.3 58.5
1995 189 11.0 17.2 50.3
1996 189 11.0 17.2 50.3
1997 189 11.5 16.4 59.8
1998 197 13.5 14.6 60.9
1999 204 15.5 13.2 60.3
2000 200 16.8 11.9 63
2001 200 17.0 11.8 66.5
2002 205 15.0 13.7 58
2003 205 15.0 13.7 58
2004 215 15.5 13.9 62.3
2005 192 16.0 12.0 65.1
2006 209 16.0 13.1 65.1
2007 201 16.0 12.6 65.7
2008 196 16.0 12.3 62.8
2009 204 16.0 12.8 61.8
2010 197 17.0 11.5 57.4
2011 196 17.8 10.9 60.7
2012 252 19.0 13.2 58.7
2013 282 16.5 17.0 66.3
2014 287 18.5 15.5 58.5
2015 267 18.0 14.8 47.2
2016 267 16.0 16.6 51.3
2017 257 15.0 17.1 45.9
2018 250 15.5 16.1 58.4
2019 203 13.5 15.0 61.1
2020 198 14.5 13.6 62.6
2021 178 12.0 14.8 56.2
2022 174 13.0 13.3 n/a
2023 173 12.3 14.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Flatwoods Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,982 (16.9%) $9,763 (83.1%) $11,745

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flatwoods Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 345th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 368th of 368 Elementary schools
 9.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Flatwoods Elementary School)43.516.7
 26.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Braxton County Schools)32.337.6
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Flatwoods Elementary School)52.220.8
 31.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County Schools)39.530.7
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Flatwoods Elementary School)20.63.9
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Braxton County Schools)36.730.7
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Flatwoods Elementary School)35.33.9
 31.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County Schools)44.734.7
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Flatwoods Elementary School)22.69.1
 13.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Braxton County Schools)26.125.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Flatwoods Elementary School)22.621.2
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Braxton County Schools)35.540.5
 5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Flatwoods Elementary School)6.512.1
 5.7%
   5th Grade Science (Braxton County Schools)24.826.2
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students203173
 14.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic32
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White194166
 14.4%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%


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Students at Flatwoods Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Flatwoods Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.4% of West Virginia elementary schools.

Students who attend Flatwoods Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Braxton County Middle School
High : Braxton County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 173 students attended Flatwoods Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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