Weirton Elementary

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:
64th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,025 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  793

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.6%
African American:
5.2%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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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...)
Teachers
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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
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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 64th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Weirton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hancock County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hancock County Schools 4th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.12 146th 399 63.4%
2018 49.45 196th 392 50.0%
2019 58.01 143rd 383 62.7%
2021 71.69 73rd 380 80.8%
2022 67.64 90th 375 76.0%
2023 70.83 80th 368 78.3%
2024 75.72 64th 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 99th 218 54.6%
2018 68.96 2nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.79 53rd 377 85.9%
2018 51.24 108th 258 58.1%
2019 20.63 170th 185 8.1%
2023 72.54 34th 180 81.1%
2024 79.49 16th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 41.02 236th 382 38.2%
2018 48.91 188th 368 48.9%
2021 75.90 35th 335 89.6%
2022 68.43 59th 347 83.0%
2023 75.88 43rd 333 87.1%
2024 78.96 36th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.14 123rd 381 67.7%
2018 46.19 210th 366 42.6%
2019 60.29 115th 339 66.1%
2021 73.19 57th 322 82.3%
2022 75.38 59th 325 81.8%
2023 78.39 41st 317 87.1%
2024 71.97 60th 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 44th 146 69.9%
2022 57.77 43rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.49 179th 382 53.1%
2018 53.28 163rd 364 55.2%
2019 55.20 137th 338 59.5%
2021 67.37 77th 333 76.9%
2022 56.06 123rd 330 62.7%
2023 56.75 123rd 322 61.8%
2024 74.34 54th 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 142nd 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 18th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.90 129th 382 66.2%
2018 50.14 180th 374 51.9%
2019 59.05 138th 373 63.0%
2021 67.83 86th 376 77.1%
2022 67.16 92nd 373 75.3%
2023 72.69 74th 366 79.8%
2024 74.17 69th 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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2015 895 33 3 11 1 1 55 0 999
2016 869 36 1 13 1 2 55 0 977
2017 854 36 3 7 0 1 39 0 940
2018 881 42 2 11 0 1 42 0 979
2019 843 38 3 8 2 1 45 0 940
2020 820 31 2 7 0 1 48 0 909
2021 756 26 4 5 1 1 50 0 843
2022 719 35 5 6 1 1 51 0 818
2023 695 41 9 8 1 1 38 0 793

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Weirton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 143rd of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 80th of 368 Elementary schools
 15.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Weirton Elementary)6359
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hancock County Schools)6364
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Weirton Elementary)47.445.1
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County Schools)46.846
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Weirton Elementary)5162.8
 11.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hancock County Schools)56.968.5
 11.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Weirton Elementary)45.952.7
 6.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hancock County Schools)51.756.4
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students940793
 15.6%
African American3841
 7.9%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian39
 200%
Hispanic88
Pacific Islander11
White843695
 17.6%
Two or More Races4538
 15.6%


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

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

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


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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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