Big Elm Elementary School

Summary:

Big Elm Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Shinnston, West Virginia, serving 624 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Harrison County Schools district, which is ranked 19 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Big Elm Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating over the years, ranging from a high of 4 stars to a low of 2 stars, the school's performance is notably variable. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.47%) compared to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Jayenne Elementary and Johnson Elementary. This racial homogeneity could indicate potential issues with equity and representation.

Big Elm Elementary's test scores in mathematics and English language arts are generally below the Harrison County Schools and West Virginia state averages, particularly in the lower grade levels. However, the school's 5th-grade test scores are closer to or above the district and state averages. Additionally, the school performs better in the rankings for female students and special education students compared to other subgroups, suggesting the need to address any underlying disparities. With a spending per student of $11,729, which is slightly higher than the district average, the school's leadership will need to ensure these resources are effectively utilized to drive student outcomes and address the areas for improvement identified in this analysis.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 200 Tetrick Rd
       Shinnston, WV  26431-9704


(304) 326-7280

District: Harrison County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
187th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,729 Help


Students who attend Big Elm Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  624

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
Two or more races:
3.0%
African American:
0.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Big Elm Elementary School ranks worse than 50.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 6th 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 47.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), two or more races (3%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Big Elm Elementary School is 14.4. 7 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 Big Elm Elementary School is $11,729. 7 elementary schools in the Harrison County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Big Elm Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Big Elm Elementary School 187th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Big Elm Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


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 Big Elm Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 51.72 207th 420 50.7%
2010 59.35 124th 427 71.0%
2011 53.59 173rd 426 59.4%
2012 65.82 99th 426 76.8%
2013 48.29 213th 428 50.2%
2014 56.91 145th 422 65.6%
2015 69.76 82nd 408 79.9%
2016 68.16 88th 402 78.1%
2017 52.80 187th 399 53.1%
2018 49.77 190th 392 51.5%
2019 41.83 217th 383 43.3%
2021 35.60 253rd 380 33.4%
2022 48.44 178th 375 52.5%
2023 51.61 161st 368 56.3%
2024 47.34 187th 368 49.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.30 108th 218 50.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.64 178th 377 52.8%
2018 57.24 82nd 258 68.2%
2019 45.70 83rd 185 55.1%
2023 51.11 81st 180 55.0%
2024 62.74 48th 183 73.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.91 140th 382 63.4%
2018 51.86 171st 368 53.5%
2021 24.74 302nd 335 9.9%
2022 46.87 175th 347 49.6%
2023 47.67 174th 333 47.7%
2024 33.81 248th 336 26.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.72 88th 381 76.9%
2018 50.68 181st 366 50.5%
2019 44.12 197th 339 41.9%
2021 35.36 225th 322 30.1%
2022 54.16 129th 325 60.3%
2023 57.37 113th 317 64.4%
2024 56.12 125th 316 60.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.18 76th 146 47.9%
2022 45.53 76th 154 50.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.02 220th 382 42.4%
2018 48.51 181st 364 50.3%
2019 41.23 203rd 338 39.9%
2021 36.51 223rd 333 33.0%
2022 41.88 189th 330 42.7%
2023 42.46 182nd 322 43.5%
2024 37.88 219th 325 32.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.06 174th 187 7.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.77 111th 156 28.8%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.55 1st 13 92.3%
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Rank History for White students at Big Elm Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.03 179th 382 53.1%
2018 50.21 179th 374 52.1%
2019 41.78 212th 373 43.2%
2021 36.02 250th 376 33.5%
2022 48.39 182nd 373 51.2%
2023 49.45 176th 366 51.9%
2024 45.08 205th 367 44.1%
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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 Big Elm Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 702 4 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1995 712 6 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 722
1996 712 6 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 722
1997 728 3 1 1 3 n/a n/a 0 736
1998 726 4 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 735
1999 739 0 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 745
2000 729 2 3 0 2 n/a n/a 0 736
2001 716 1 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 725
2002 717 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2003 717 4 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 726
2004 702 4 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2005 663 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2006 647 6 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 656
2007 674 9 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 684
2008 684 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2009 669 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2010 659 5 0 1 0 0 2 0 667
2011 664 4 0 4 0 0 1 0 673
2012 681 4 0 6 0 0 3 0 694
2013 678 3 1 11 1 0 4 0 698
2014 696 6 1 6 0 0 6 0 715
2015 720 3 3 10 0 0 4 0 740
2016 686 6 1 10 0 1 9 0 713
2017 688 5 1 6 0 1 8 0 709
2018 697 3 2 6 0 0 9 0 717
2019 692 6 3 5 0 0 10 0 716
2020 667 3 3 1 0 0 10 0 684
2021 602 4 2 2 0 0 13 0 623
2022 606 2 3 1 0 0 16 0 628
2023 602 1 1 1 0 0 19 0 624

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 Big Elm Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 708 40.0 17.7 51.3
1995 722 39.5 18.3 50.7
1996 722 39.5 18.3 50.7
1997 736 41.5 17.7 53.5
1998 735 43.5 16.9 55.5
1999 745 44.6 16.7 67.4
2000 736 46.9 15.7 66.3
2001 725 44.8 16.2 66.2
2002 726 42.0 17.3 60.9
2003 726 42.0 17.3 60.9
2004 709 40.6 17.5 58.4
2005 671 39.6 16.9 62.3
2006 656 39.5 16.6 54
2007 684 40.3 17.0 52.9
2008 689 39.2 17.6 53.7
2009 673 40.9 16.5 52.9
2010 667 39.5 16.8 52.2
2011 673 42.1 15.9 55.1
2012 694 43.3 15.9 54.3
2013 698 41.9 16.6 59.6
2014 715 40.8 17.4 55.8
2015 740 42.0 17.6 54.7
2016 713 43.0 16.5 47.7
2017 709 44.2 16.0 37.5
2018 717 44.2 16.1 54.5
2019 716 45.0 15.8 51.7
2020 684 44.5 15.3 54.1
2021 623 42.6 14.5 46.7
2022 628 42.9 14.6 n/a
2023 624 43.1 14.4 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 Big Elm Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 708 40.0 17.7 51.3
1995 722 39.5 18.3 50.7
1996 722 39.5 18.3 50.7
1997 736 41.5 17.7 53.5
1998 735 43.5 16.9 55.5
1999 745 44.6 16.7 67.4
2000 736 46.9 15.7 66.3
2001 725 44.8 16.2 66.2
2002 726 42.0 17.3 60.9
2003 726 42.0 17.3 60.9
2004 709 40.6 17.5 58.4
2005 671 39.6 16.9 62.3
2006 656 39.5 16.6 54
2007 684 40.3 17.0 52.9
2008 689 39.2 17.6 53.7
2009 673 40.9 16.5 52.9
2010 667 39.5 16.8 52.2
2011 673 42.1 15.9 55.1
2012 694 43.3 15.9 54.3
2013 698 41.9 16.6 59.6
2014 715 40.8 17.4 55.8
2015 740 42.0 17.6 54.7
2016 713 43.0 16.5 47.7
2017 709 44.2 16.0 37.5
2018 717 44.2 16.1 54.5
2019 716 45.0 15.8 51.7
2020 684 44.5 15.3 54.1
2021 623 42.6 14.5 46.7
2022 628 42.9 14.6 n/a
2023 624 43.1 14.4 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 Big Elm Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,435 (12.2%) $10,294 (87.8%) $11,729

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Big Elm Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 217th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 161st of 368 Elementary schools
 12.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Big Elm Elementary School)46.340.3
 6%
   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 (Big Elm Elementary School)26.326
 0.3%
   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 (Big Elm Elementary School)53.753.7
 0%
   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 (Big Elm Elementary School)47.247.6
 0.4%
   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 (Big Elm Elementary School)46.451
 4.6%
   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 (Big Elm Elementary School)44.346.9
 2.6%
   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 (Big Elm Elementary School)28.932.7
 3.8%
   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 Students716624
 12.8%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic51
 80%
Pacific Islander00
White692602
 13%
Two or More Races1019
 90%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Big Elm Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 624 students attended Big Elm Elementary School.

Big Elm Elementary School ranks 187th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Big Elm Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Lincoln High School

Students at Big Elm Elementary School are 96% White, 3% Two or more races.


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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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