Lost Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Lost Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 129 students in grades PK-5 in the rural community of Lost Creek, West Virginia, which is part of the Harrison County Schools district.

The school has shown significant academic improvement in recent years, moving from the bottom 20% of West Virginia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to the top 21% in 2023-2024. Lost Creek Elementary outperforms the Harrison County and state averages, particularly in Mathematics, with 75% of 3rd-grade students and 50% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, compared to 50.3% and 44.7% for the district, and 53.2% and 39.1% for the state, respectively. The school also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 12.2 students per teacher over the past three years, lower than nearby schools in the district.

However, Lost Creek Elementary faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students from low-income families (49.59% receiving free or reduced-price lunch) and inconsistent performance for specific student subgroups. The school's racial makeup is also significantly less diverse than nearby schools, with 94.57% of students identifying as White. While Lost Creek Elementary outperforms the district and state averages, it lags behind the stronger academic performance of Johnson Elementary School and Simpson Elementary School, which consistently rank in the top 15% of West Virginia elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2919 Hawk Hwy
       Lost Creek, WV  26385


(304) 326-7040

District: Harrison County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
77th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,316 Help


Students who attend Lost Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Harrison Middle School
High:    South Harrison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.6%
Hispanic:
2.3%
Two or more races:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lost Creek Elementary School ranks better than 79.1% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Harrison County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lost Creek Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Harrison County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (94.6%), Hispanic (2.3%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lost Creek Elementary School is 12.2. 5 elementary schools in the Harrison County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lost Creek Elementary School is $14,316, which is the 3rd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Harrison County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lost Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lost Creek Elementary School 77th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Lost Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Harrison County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison County Schools 19th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lost Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lost Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 41.53 276th 420 34.3%
2010 46.13 233rd 427 45.4%
2011 39.53 278th 426 34.7%
2012 36.52 299th 426 29.8%
2013 23.75 377th 428 11.9%
2014 23.59 372nd 422 11.8%
2015 17.32 379th 408 7.1%
2016 7.71 397th 402 1.2%
2017 30.55 313th 399 21.6%
2018 21.96 350th 392 10.7%
2019 47.14 197th 383 48.6%
2021 29.48 294th 380 22.6%
2022 21.06 331st 375 11.7%
2023 63.73 115th 368 68.8%
2024 71.48 77th 368 79.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lost Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.03 129th 218 40.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lost Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.50 271st 377 28.1%
2018 47.61 121st 258 53.1%
2019 41.42 96th 185 48.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lost Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.63 287th 382 24.9%
2018 19.05 352nd 368 4.3%
2022 9.47 345th 347 0.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Lost Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.78 329th 381 13.6%
2018 24.06 321st 366 12.3%
2019 23.40 299th 339 11.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Lost Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.79 255th 382 33.2%
2018 28.68 302nd 364 17.0%
2019 63.21 104th 338 69.2%
2021 27.77 267th 333 19.8%
2022 15.49 313th 330 5.2%
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Rank History for White students at Lost Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.80 306th 382 19.9%
2018 21.30 342nd 374 8.6%
2019 48.56 182nd 373 51.2%
2021 27.67 302nd 376 19.7%
2022 23.99 319th 373 14.5%
2023 67.39 95th 366 74.0%
2024 71.28 78th 367 78.7%
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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 Lost Creek 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 188 188
1990 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1991 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1992 175 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1993 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1994 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1995 189 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1996 189 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1997 191 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1998 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
1999 161 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2000 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2001 161 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2002 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2003 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2004 157 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2005 154 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2006 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2007 165 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 165
2008 169 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
2009 171 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2010 175 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 181
2011 180 2 1 0 0 0 3 0 186
2012 157 2 0 3 0 0 3 0 165
2013 177 2 0 3 0 0 5 0 187
2014 187 0 0 5 0 0 14 0 206
2015 180 0 0 6 0 0 12 0 198
2016 191 1 0 5 0 0 10 0 207
2017 171 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 184
2018 169 0 0 6 1 0 10 0 186
2019 148 0 1 7 1 0 7 0 164
2020 136 1 0 7 0 0 6 0 150
2021 114 1 0 4 0 0 4 0 123
2022 122 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 131
2023 122 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 129

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 Lost Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 188 10.5 17.9 n/a
1990 174 8.7 20.0 50.6
1991 165 9.5 17.3 57
1992 175 9.5 18.4 64
1993 173 8.0 21.6 64.7
1994 199 10.5 19.0 61.3
1995 190 11.2 17.0 65.3
1996 190 11.2 17.0 65.3
1997 191 11.2 17.1 56.5
1998 154 8.7 17.7 61.7
1999 162 8.7 18.6 67.9
2000 155 9.7 16.0 67.1
2001 161 9.6 16.8 65.8
2002 155 9.3 16.7 69
2003 155 9.3 16.7 69
2004 157 9.2 17.1 56.7
2005 154 10.1 15.2 57.1
2006 160 9.4 17.0 60
2007 165 10.2 16.2 54.5
2008 170 11.4 14.9 55.9
2009 171 11.5 14.9 53.2
2010 181 11.9 15.1 55.8
2011 186 13.7 13.5 58.6
2012 165 13.7 12.0 59.4
2013 187 13.3 13.9 57.8
2014 206 14.3 14.3 49.5
2015 198 16.0 12.3 45.5
2016 207 14.0 14.7 63.3
2017 184 15.6 11.7 35.3
2018 186 14.5 12.8 64
2019 164 12.6 12.9 43.9
2020 150 11.6 12.8 48
2021 123 12.0 10.1 49.6
2022 131 12.1 10.7 n/a
2023 129 10.5 12.2 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 Lost Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 188 10.5 17.9 n/a
1990 174 8.7 20.0 50.6
1991 165 9.5 17.3 57
1992 175 9.5 18.4 64
1993 173 8.0 21.6 64.7
1994 199 10.5 19.0 61.3
1995 190 11.2 17.0 65.3
1996 190 11.2 17.0 65.3
1997 191 11.2 17.1 56.5
1998 154 8.7 17.7 61.7
1999 162 8.7 18.6 67.9
2000 155 9.7 16.0 67.1
2001 161 9.6 16.8 65.8
2002 155 9.3 16.7 69
2003 155 9.3 16.7 69
2004 157 9.2 17.1 56.7
2005 154 10.1 15.2 57.1
2006 160 9.4 17.0 60
2007 165 10.2 16.2 54.5
2008 170 11.4 14.9 55.9
2009 171 11.5 14.9 53.2
2010 181 11.9 15.1 55.8
2011 186 13.7 13.5 58.6
2012 165 13.7 12.0 59.4
2013 187 13.3 13.9 57.8
2014 206 14.3 14.3 49.5
2015 198 16.0 12.3 45.5
2016 207 14.0 14.7 63.3
2017 184 15.6 11.7 35.3
2018 186 14.5 12.8 64
2019 164 12.6 12.9 43.9
2020 150 11.6 12.8 48
2021 123 12.0 10.1 49.6
2022 131 12.1 10.7 n/a
2023 129 10.5 12.2 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 Lost Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,165 (8.1%) $13,151 (91.9%) $14,316

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lost Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 197th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 115th of 368 Elementary schools
 20.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lost Creek Elementary School)43.560
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrison County Schools)52.748.4
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lost Creek Elementary School)52.253.3
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County Schools)42.739.6
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lost Creek Elementary School)41.744.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County Schools)44.345.1
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lost Creek Elementary School)54.261.1
 6.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County Schools)4747.5
 0.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lost Creek Elementary School)30.352.9
 22.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harrison County Schools)43.839.6
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lost Creek Elementary School)51.547.1
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison County Schools)52.645.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Lost Creek Elementary School)33.323.5
 9.8%
   5th Grade Science (Harrison County Schools)42.535.3
 7.2%
   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 Students164129
 21.3%
African American01
American Indian10
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic73
 57.1%
Pacific Islander00
White148122
 17.6%
Two or More Races73
 57.1%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 129 students attended Lost Creek Elementary School.

Students at Lost Creek Elementary School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Lost Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Harrison Middle School
High : South Harrison High School

Lost Creek Elementary School ranks 77th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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