Weirton Elementary

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Weirton Elementary ranks 64 th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Weirton Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in Weirton, West Virginia, with a student population of 793. The school is part of the Hancock County Schools district, which is ranked 4th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Weirton Elementary consistently ranks in the top 25% of West Virginia elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in recent years. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts (ELA) for 3rd and 4th grades are significantly higher than the state averages, often exceeding the district-level scores as well. Weirton Elementary's performance on the WV Assessment is particularly strong for its female, male, White, and special education student subgroups, with these groups ranking in the top 25% of the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 14.7 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools in the Hancock County district.

While Weirton Elementary's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly higher than the nearby schools in the Hancock County district, such as A.T. Allison Elementary and New Manchester Elementary, the nearby schools in the Ohio County and Brooke County districts, such as West Liberty Elementary and the Brooke Intermediate and Primary schools, have also demonstrated strong academic performance, suggesting a competitive educational landscape in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

3428 Pennsylvania Ave
Weirton, WV 26062-3923

(304) 748-8370

District: Hancock County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,025

Student/teacher ratio: 13.9

Number of students: 793

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.6%

African American:

5.2%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Weirton Elementary ranks better than 82.6% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hancock County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Weirton Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Hancock County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (87.6%), African American (5.2%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Weirton Elementary is 13.9, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Hancock County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Weirton Elementary is $12,025, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hancock County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Weirton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Weirton Elementary 64^th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Weirton Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hancock County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock County Schools 4^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Weirton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Weirton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	59.12	146^th	399	63.4%
2018	49.45	196^th	392	50.0%
2019	58.01	143^rd	383	62.7%
2021	71.69	73^rd	380	80.8%
2022	67.64	90^th	375	76.0%
2023	70.83	80^th	368	78.3%
2024	75.72	64^th	368	82.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Weirton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	49.56	99^th	218	54.6%
2018	68.96	2^nd	27	92.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Weirton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	65.79	53^rd	377	85.9%
2018	51.24	108^th	258	58.1%
2019	20.63	170^th	185	8.1%
2023	72.54	34^th	180	81.1%
2024	79.49	16^th	183	91.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Weirton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	41.02	236^th	382	38.2%
2018	48.91	188^th	368	48.9%
2021	75.90	35^th	335	89.6%
2022	68.43	59^th	347	83.0%
2023	75.88	43^rd	333	87.1%
2024	78.96	36^th	336	89.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Weirton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	61.14	123^rd	381	67.7%
2018	46.19	210^th	366	42.6%
2019	60.29	115^th	339	66.1%
2021	73.19	57^th	322	82.3%
2022	75.38	59^th	325	81.8%
2023	78.39	41^st	317	87.1%
2024	71.97	60^th	316	81.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Weirton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	58.01	44^th	146	69.9%
2022	57.77	43^rd	154	72.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Weirton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	52.49	179^th	382	53.1%
2018	53.28	163^rd	364	55.2%
2019	55.20	137^th	338	59.5%
2021	67.37	77^th	333	76.9%
2022	56.06	123^rd	330	62.7%
2023	56.75	123^rd	322	61.8%
2024	74.34	54^th	325	83.4%

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Rank History for African American students at Weirton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	31.05	142^nd	187	24.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Weirton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	74.98	18^th	156	88.5%

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Rank History for White students at Weirton Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	60.90	129^th	382	66.2%
2018	50.14	180^th	374	51.9%
2019	59.05	138^th	373	63.0%
2021	67.83	86^th	376	77.1%
2022	67.16	92^nd	373	75.3%
2023	72.69	74^th	366	79.8%
2024	74.17	69^th	367	81.2%

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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.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Weirton Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	895	33	3	11	1	1	55	999
2016	869	36	1	13	1	2	55	977
2017	854	36	3	7	0	1	39	940
2018	881	42	2	11	0	1	42	979
2019	843	38	3	8	2	1	45	940
2020	820	31	2	7	0	1	48	909
2021	756	26	4	5	1	1	50	843
2022	719	35	5	6	1	1	51	818
2023	695	41	9	8	1	1	38	793

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 Weirton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	999	63.0	15.8	57
2016	977	60.0	16.2	62
2017	940	60.0	15.6	57.4
2018	979	57.0	17.1	64.9
2019	940	58.0	16.2	56.9
2020	909	58.0	15.6	58.9
2021	843	57.0	14.7	52.7
2022	818	57.0	14.3	n/a
2023	793	57.0	13.9	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 Weirton Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	999	63.0	15.8	57
2016	977	60.0	16.2	62
2017	940	60.0	15.6	57.4
2018	979	57.0	17.1	64.9
2019	940	58.0	16.2	56.9
2020	909	58.0	15.6	58.9
2021	843	57.0	14.7	52.7
2022	818	57.0	14.3	n/a
2023	793	57.0	13.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Weirton Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,291 (10.7%)	$10,734 (89.3%)	$12,025

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Weirton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 143^rd of 383 Elementary schools	Ranks 80^th of 368 Elementary schools	15.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Weirton Elementary)	63	59	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hancock County Schools)	63	64	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	50.9	51.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weirton Elementary)	47.4	45.1	2.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County Schools)	46.8	46	0.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	44	39.9	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Weirton Elementary)	51	62.8	11.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County Schools)	56.9	68.5	11.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	47.3	45.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Weirton Elementary)	45.9	52.7	6.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County Schools)	51.7	56.4	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	48.8	44.2	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	940	793	15.6%
African American	38	41	7.9%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	3	9	200%
Hispanic	8	8
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	843	695	17.6%
Two or More Races	45	38	15.6%

Schools Near Weirton Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)			WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			WV Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Weirton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	3428 Pennsylvania Ave	Weirton	26062	Hancock County	Hancock County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 748-8370	793	57	13.9		695 (87.6%)	41 (5.2%)	8 (1.0%)	9 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	38 (4.8%)	75.7	64^th of 368 public elementary schools	82.6%		70.8	80^th of 368 public elementary schools	78.3%	16	67.6	61.5		56.8	56.3			$12,025	$1,291	$10,734
Hancock County Alternative Learning Center	Public	K	3549 1/2 Main Street	Weirton	26062	Hancock County	Hancock County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 564-3990	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Brooke Intermediate School North	Public	3-4	1098 Jefferson St	Follansbee	26037	Brooke County	Brooke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 527-2250	167	14	12.3		159 (95.2%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.0%)	58.9	131^st of 368 public elementary schools	64.4%		64.8	111^th of 368 public elementary schools	69.8%	20	57.8	54.6		48.2	49.4			$12,921	$1,026	$11,895
Brooke Primary School North	Public	K-2	200 Rockdale Rd	Follansbee	26037	Brooke County	Brooke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 527-0870	251	18	14.3		240 (95.6%)	5 (2.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)								$13,669	$1,112	$12,557
New Manchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	128 Frankfort Rd	New Cumberland	26047	Hancock County	Hancock County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 564-3242	276	24	11.7		263 (95.3%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	85.9	31^st of 368 public elementary schools	91.6%		87.3	29^th of 368 public elementary schools	92.1%	2	81.0	71.4		71.4	53.1			$12,741	$1,304	$11,438
Brooke Intermediate School South	Public	3-4	1305 Washington Pike	Wellsburg	26070	Brooke County	Brooke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 737-1760	107	11	9.5		97 (90.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.5%)	64.5	107^th of 368 public elementary schools	70.9%		74	70^th of 368 public elementary schools	81.0%	37	72.2	57.6		48.2	45.5			$13,116	$838	$12,279
Brooke Primary School South	Public	K-2	1448 Main St	Wellsburg	26070	Brooke County	Brooke County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 737-0133	228	16	14.0		203 (89.0%)	3 (1.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)								(n/a)								$13,852	$1,016	$12,836
A. T. Allison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	605 Railroad St	Chester	26034	Hancock County	Hancock County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 387-1915	286	28	10.4		275 (96.2%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	77.6	61^st of 368 public elementary schools	83.4%		78.2	55^th of 368 public elementary schools	85.1%	6	60.0	64.0		56.0	70.0			$12,260	$1,240	$11,020
West Liberty Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	745 Van Meter Way	West Liberty	26074	Ohio County	Ohio County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 336-7221	122	8	15.6		113 (92.6%)	3 (2.5%)	3 (2.5%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	79.8	51^st of 368 public elementary schools	86.1%		60.3	125^th of 368 public elementary schools	66.0%	74	77.3	85.7	66.7	45.5	85.7	46.7	40.0	$14,008	$584	$13,423

Frequently Asked Questions about Weirton Elementary

How many students attend Weirton Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 793 students attended Weirton Elementary.

What district is Weirton Elementary in?

Hancock County Schools

What is the racial makeup of Weirton Elementary?

Students at Weirton Elementary are 88% White, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

Is Weirton Elementary a good school?

Weirton Elementary ranks 64^th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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