George C. Weimer Elementary School

Summary:

George C. Weimer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Albans, West Virginia, serving 137 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Kanawha County Schools district.

Despite the school's higher-than-average per-student spending, George C. Weimer Elementary consistently underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with proficiency rates as low as 13.6% in 5th grade math and 18.2% in 5th grade English. The school ranks in the bottom 25% of West Virginia elementary schools, with particularly concerning performance for female and white student subgroups. With 77.78% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Comparing George C. Weimer Elementary to nearby schools like Andrews Heights Elementary, which outperforms it by 30-40 percentage points on test scores, highlights the significant academic gap. While George C. Weimer has a relatively homogeneous student population, other nearby schools like Dunbar Intermediate Center and Richmond Elementary have more diverse student bodies, suggesting opportunities for the district to share best practices and resources to address the challenges faced by George C. Weimer Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3040 Kanawha Ter
       Saint Albans, WV  25177-2232


(304) 722-0205

District: Kanawha County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
361st of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,187 Help


Students who attend George C. Weimer Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    McKinley Middle School
High:    Saint Albans High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  137

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Two or more races:
5.1%
African American:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.8% Help


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Compare Details George C. Weimer Elementary School ranks worse than 98.1% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 39th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.41. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), two or more races (5.1%), African American (3.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at George C. Weimer Elementary School is 9.7, which is the lowest among 42 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at George C. Weimer Elementary School is $13,187, which is the 13th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

George C. Weimer Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks George C. Weimer Elementary School 361st of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See George C. Weimer Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kanawha County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kanawha County Schools 30th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for George C. Weimer Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at George C. Weimer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 30.58 343rd 420 18.3%
2010 28.56 365th 427 14.5%
2011 29.39 345th 426 19.0%
2012 37.15 292nd 426 31.5%
2013 31.79 337th 428 21.3%
2014 31.96 339th 422 19.7%
2015 45.72 230th 408 43.6%
2016 63.32 121st 402 69.9%
2017 19.35 371st 399 7.0%
2018 20.95 356th 392 9.2%
2019 21.38 343rd 383 10.4%
2021 10.45 375th 380 1.3%
2022 22.31 327th 375 12.8%
2023 17.05 335th 368 9.0%
2024 10.41 361st 368 1.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at George C. Weimer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.72 159th 218 27.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at George C. Weimer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.75 337th 377 10.6%
2018 31.84 196th 258 24.0%
2024 23.62 165th 183 9.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at George C. Weimer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.86 349th 382 8.6%
2018 27.77 315th 368 14.4%
2021 14.78 330th 335 1.5%
2022 21.32 319th 347 8.1%
2023 19.88 310th 333 6.9%
2024 12.14 331st 336 1.5%
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Rank History for Female students at George C. Weimer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.44 357th 381 6.3%
2018 17.72 351st 366 4.1%
2019 11.63 333rd 339 1.8%
2023 9.05 313th 317 1.3%
2024 6.13 315th 316 0.3%
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Rank History for Male students at George C. Weimer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.17 343rd 382 10.2%
2018 28.45 304th 364 16.5%
2019 29.58 263rd 338 22.2%
2021 47.50 163rd 333 51.1%
2022 44.41 172nd 330 47.9%
2023 38.52 211th 322 34.5%
2024 12.98 308th 325 5.2%
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Rank History for African American students at George C. Weimer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.01 105th 187 43.9%
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Rank History for White students at George C. Weimer Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 18.77 356th 382 6.8%
2018 19.53 351st 374 6.1%
2019 23.74 319th 373 14.5%
2021 11.26 369th 376 1.9%
2022 24.35 315th 373 15.5%
2023 21.38 322nd 366 12.0%
2024 12.98 350th 367 4.6%
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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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Reviews:
by a teacher
Monday, April 5, 2021

Open Quote I am a former teacher at this school. There are some great teachers and students in this school. I have great memories from my students and some co-workers. I don't regret at all leaving this school. The administrator was plain cruel and demanded utilization of many elements in education proven unsuccessful in research. During my time at this school we had a CO2 problem. It was bad enough I noticed something was wrong. It was found we had elevated levels of CO2. The remedy was to keep windows open (even in winter) and fans on.

This was not my first school in KCS but by far the worst. After seeing the support the board office had for this school I moved to another district. The actions of this administrator towards me (and others) were off the rails!

The school serves the same type of population many other KCS and West Virginia schools serves. But, at this school behaviors are out of control and students are substantially behind in learning. It is a heartbreaking school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for George C. Weimer 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 272 272
1990 241 18 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1991 215 16 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1992 236 16 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1993 229 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
1994 244 12 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1995 213 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1996 213 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1997 237 14 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1998 230 19 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1999 214 28 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2000 230 30 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 205 22 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 231
2002 243 27 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2003 243 27 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2004 183 28 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 193 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
2006 173 21 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 182 28 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
2008 171 24 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2009 147 26 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
2010 177 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 193
2011 173 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 181
2012 147 11 1 0 0 0 4 0 163
2013 190 6 1 0 0 0 4 0 201
2014 152 4 1 1 0 0 14 0 172
2015 167 4 0 1 0 0 16 0 188
2016 162 4 0 1 0 0 7 0 174
2017 157 5 0 3 0 0 11 0 176
2018 159 4 0 2 0 0 9 0 174
2019 153 13 0 2 0 1 11 0 180
2020 118 8 0 0 0 2 14 0 142
2021 117 6 0 0 0 2 10 0 135
2022 133 5 0 0 0 2 7 0 147
2023 123 5 0 0 0 2 7 0 137

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 George C. Weimer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 272 18.0 15.1 n/a
1990 261 15.0 17.4 67.4
1991 234 19.1 12.2 63.2
1992 254 20.6 12.3 58.7
1993 240 17.0 14.1 58.8
1994 257 19.0 13.5 70
1995 219 20.5 10.7 72.6
1996 219 20.5 10.7 72.6
1997 253 17.5 14.5 55.7
1998 251 17.0 14.8 68.9
1999 244 18.0 13.6 75.4
2000 262 19.0 13.8 82.4
2001 231 19.0 12.2 75.3
2002 272 18.0 15.1 73.5
2003 272 18.0 15.1 73.5
2004 211 18.0 11.7 76.8
2005 215 17.5 12.3 83.7
2006 194 15.5 12.5 80.9
2007 210 15.5 13.5 93.8
2008 196 14.5 13.5 82.1
2009 174 13.5 12.9 83.3
2010 193 16.0 12.0 81.3
2011 181 14.6 12.3 75.1
2012 163 14.5 11.2 77.9
2013 201 14.5 13.8 62.7
2014 172 15.5 11.0 n/a
2015 188 16.0 11.7 70.2
2016 174 15.0 11.6 69.5
2017 176 14.0 12.5 70.5
2018 174 15.0 11.6 78.2
2019 180 15.0 12.0 78.9
2020 142 16.0 8.8 100
2021 135 14.0 9.6 77.8
2022 147 14.0 10.5 n/a
2023 137 14.0 9.7 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 George C. Weimer Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 272 18.0 15.1 n/a
1990 261 15.0 17.4 67.4
1991 234 19.1 12.2 63.2
1992 254 20.6 12.3 58.7
1993 240 17.0 14.1 58.8
1994 257 19.0 13.5 70
1995 219 20.5 10.7 72.6
1996 219 20.5 10.7 72.6
1997 253 17.5 14.5 55.7
1998 251 17.0 14.8 68.9
1999 244 18.0 13.6 75.4
2000 262 19.0 13.8 82.4
2001 231 19.0 12.2 75.3
2002 272 18.0 15.1 73.5
2003 272 18.0 15.1 73.5
2004 211 18.0 11.7 76.8
2005 215 17.5 12.3 83.7
2006 194 15.5 12.5 80.9
2007 210 15.5 13.5 93.8
2008 196 14.5 13.5 82.1
2009 174 13.5 12.9 83.3
2010 193 16.0 12.0 81.3
2011 181 14.6 12.3 75.1
2012 163 14.5 11.2 77.9
2013 201 14.5 13.8 62.7
2014 172 15.5 11.0 n/a
2015 188 16.0 11.7 70.2
2016 174 15.0 11.6 69.5
2017 176 14.0 12.5 70.5
2018 174 15.0 11.6 78.2
2019 180 15.0 12.0 78.9
2020 142 16.0 8.8 100
2021 135 14.0 9.6 77.8
2022 147 14.0 10.5 n/a
2023 137 14.0 9.7 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 George C. Weimer Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,361 (17.9%) $10,825 (82.1%) $13,187

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

Impact of COVID-19 on George C. Weimer Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 343rd of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 335th of 368 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (George C. Weimer Elementary School)46.730.1
 16.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)52.445.6
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (George C. Weimer Elementary School)13.322.6
 9.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)42.636.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (George C. Weimer Elementary School)28.638.1
 9.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)51.346.5
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (George C. Weimer Elementary School)42.919.1
 23.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)49.441.9
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (George C. Weimer Elementary School)30.827.3
 3.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)44.836.6
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (George C. Weimer Elementary School)38.527.3
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)4741.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (George C. Weimer Elementary School)15.418.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Kanawha County Schools)33.125.1
 8%
   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 Students180137
 23.9%
African American135
 61.5%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White153123
 19.6%
Two or More Races117
 36.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about George C. Weimer Elementary School

Students who attend George C. Weimer Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : McKinley Middle School
High : Saint Albans High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended George C. Weimer Elementary School.

George C. Weimer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 1.9% of West Virginia elementary schools.

Students at George C. Weimer Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.


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