Leading Creek Elementary

Summary:

Leading Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Linn, West Virginia, serving 130 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Lewis County Schools district, which is ranked 53 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Leading Creek Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, the school faces several challenges. Its student population is overwhelmingly white (99.23%) compared to the more diverse surrounding schools, and its academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science were below the district and state averages. Additionally, Leading Creek Elementary's rankings among West Virginia elementary schools for specific student groups, such as female students, male students, white students, and students with low socioeconomic status, are generally in the lower half of the state, with some rankings as low as the bottom 10%.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Doddridge County Elementary School and Roanoke Elementary School, Leading Creek Elementary consistently underperforms in academic measures. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past few years, from 202 out of 380 West Virginia elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 317 out of 368 in 2023-2024, with a corresponding decrease in its SchoolDigger star rating from 2 to 1. These factors, combined with the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (54.81% in 2020-2021), suggest that Leading Creek Elementary faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

15300 US Highway 33 W
Linn, WV 26384-9322

(304) 462-7127

District: Lewis County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,579

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 130

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.2%

American Indian:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 54.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Leading Creek Elementary ranks worse than 86.1% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lewis County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.48. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Leading Creek Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lewis County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (99.2%), American Indian (0.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Leading Creek Elementary is 10.1, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Lewis County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Leading Creek Elementary is $12,579, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Lewis County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Leading Creek Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Leading Creek Elementary 317^th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Leading Creek Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Lewis County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lewis County Schools 53^rd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Leading Creek Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Leading Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2019	38.62	248^th	383	35.2%
2021	45.26	202^nd	380	46.8%
2022	37.81	238^th	375	36.5%
2023	34.84	257^th	368	30.2%
2024	22.48	317^th	368	13.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Leading Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	17.35	196^th	218	10.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Leading Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	24.42	352^nd	377	6.6%
2018	24.27	231^st	258	10.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Leading Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	30.42	316^th	382	17.3%
2018	12.60	363^rd	368	1.4%
2021	48.92	159^th	335	52.5%
2022	43.70	195^th	347	43.8%
2023	29.77	263^rd	333	21.0%
2024	27.12	284^th	336	15.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Leading Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	29.01	319^th	381	16.3%
2018	18.77	345^th	366	5.7%
2019	38.50	227^th	339	33.0%
2022	46.80	168^th	325	48.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Leading Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	33.55	286^th	382	25.1%
2018	7.18	363^rd	364	0.3%
2019	12.03	332^nd	338	1.8%
2021	50.30	152^nd	333	54.4%
2022	74.96	43^rd	330	87.0%

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Rank History for White students at Leading Creek Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	27.14	319^th	382	16.5%
2018	29.55	301^st	374	19.5%
2019	39.51	228^th	373	38.9%
2021	37.99	242^nd	376	35.6%
2022	36.53	246^th	373	34.0%
2023	33.58	267^th	366	27.0%
2024	21.66	320^th	367	12.8%

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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 Leading Creek Elementary

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Year	White	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	154	0	1	0	1	0	156
2017	150	0	0	0	0	1	151
2018	159	0	0	0	0	1	160
2019	153	0	0	0	0	1	154
2020	162	0	0	0	0	1	163
2021	133	1	0	0	0	1	135
2022	134	0	0	0	0	0	134
2023	129	0	0	1	0	0	130

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 Leading Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	156	14.0	11.1	54.5
2017	151	12.0	12.5	47
2018	160	12.1	13.2	61.3
2019	154	12.0	12.8	52.6
2020	163	12.0	13.5	49.7
2021	135	12.0	11.2	54.8
2022	134	12.9	10.3	n/a
2023	130	12.8	10.1	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 Leading Creek Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	156	14.0	11.1	54.5
2017	151	12.0	12.5	47
2018	160	12.1	13.2	61.3
2019	154	12.0	12.8	52.6
2020	163	12.0	13.5	49.7
2021	135	12.0	11.2	54.8
2022	134	12.9	10.3	n/a
2023	130	12.8	10.1	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 Leading Creek Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,687 (13.4%)	$10,892 (86.6%)	$12,579

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Leading Creek Elementary

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 248^th of 383 Elementary schools	Ranks 257^th of 368 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Leading Creek Elementary)	28.6	50	21.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lewis County Schools)	33.3	40.9	7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	50.9	51.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Leading Creek Elementary)	19.1	21.4	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County Schools)	25.6	26.2	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	44	39.9	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Leading Creek Elementary)	46.7	38.9	7.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County Schools)	39.5	41.4	1.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	47.3	45.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Leading Creek Elementary)	53.3	27.8	25.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County Schools)	35.8	34.5	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	48.8	44.2	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Leading Creek Elementary)	35	23.1	11.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County Schools)	28	20.1	7.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	40	38.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Leading Creek Elementary)	35	38.5	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County Schools)	37.4	31.7	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	47.2	44.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Leading Creek Elementary)	30	15.4	14.6%
5th Grade Science (Lewis County Schools)	30.8	25	5.8%
5th Grade Science (West Virginia)	35.4	30.8	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Leading Creek Elementary)	50	30	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lewis County Schools)	34	19.4	14.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Leading Creek Elementary)	43.8	60	16.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lewis County Schools)	31.5	40.2	8.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	154	130	15.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	153	129	15.7%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%

Schools Near Leading Creek 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
Leading Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	15300 US Highway 33 W	Linn	26384	Gilmer County	Lewis County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 462-7127	130	13	10.1		129 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.5	317^th of 368 public elementary schools	13.9%		34.8	257^th of 368 public elementary schools	30.2%	60	29.4	50.0	41.2	11.8	28.6	23.5	17.7	$12,579	$1,687	$10,892
Gilmer County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	99 Fairground Rd	Glenville	26351	Gilmer County	Gilmer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 462-7338	343	33	10.3		336 (98.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	51.6	165^th of 368 public elementary schools	55.2%		48.6	181^st of 368 public elementary schools	50.8%	16	51.0	54.4	44.7	42.9	50.0	34.2	36.8	$12,991	$1,637	$11,354
Burnsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	228 Kanawha Ave	Burnsville	26335	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 853-2523	121	10	11.7		119 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	29.7	281^st of 368 public elementary schools	23.6%		15.5	340^th of 368 public elementary schools	7.6%	59	52.6	33.3	46.2	21.1	33.3	30.8	23.1	$11,671	$2,026	$9,645
Roanoke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1176 Oil Creek Rd	Roanoke	26447	Lewis County	Lewis County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 452-8887	156	13	12.0		152 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.2	190^th of 368 public elementary schools	48.4%		41	227^th of 368 public elementary schools	38.3%	37	68.2	25.0	36.8	63.6	25.0	47.4	29.0	$12,082	$1,395	$10,688
Peterson-Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Berlin Rd	Weston	26452	Lewis County	Lewis County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 269-8330	459	28	16.4		446 (97.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	20.8	324^th of 368 public elementary schools	12.0%		19.3	322^nd of 368 public elementary schools	12.5%	2	41.1	31.3	24.3	32.4	34.4	32.4	18.9	$10,881	$1,350	$9,531
Jane Lew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6536 Main St	Jane Lew	26378	Lewis County	Lewis County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 884-7836	244	19	13.0		228 (93.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.7%)	47.3	188^th of 368 public elementary schools	48.9%		41.1	226^th of 368 public elementary schools	38.6%	38	43.6	48.9	46.5	43.6	40.4	51.2	27.9	$12,406	$1,981	$10,424
Pleasant Hill School	Public	PK, KG-4	3254 N Calhoun Hwy	Grantsville	26147	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 354-6022	176	18	10.0		169 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	71.7	75^th of 368 public elementary schools	79.6%		61.4	122^nd of 368 public elementary schools	66.8%	47	70.4	67.9		70.4	35.7			$14,452	$3,037	$11,415
Doddridge County Elementary School	Public	1-4	182 Doddridge County School Rd	West Union	26456	Doddridge County	Doddridge County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 873-3294	300	27	11.1		294 (98.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	82.5	43^rd of 368 public elementary schools	88.3%		70.1	82^nd of 368 public elementary schools	77.7%	39	69.8	63.9		68.3	57.8			$18,332	$1,425	$16,907
Doddridge County Early Learning Academy	Public	PK-K	289 Smithton Rd	West Union	26456	Doddridge County	Doddridge County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 873-3955	164	11	14.9		163 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$19,235	$3,144	$16,090

Frequently Asked Questions about Leading Creek Elementary

Is Leading Creek Elementary a good school?

Leading Creek Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.9% of West Virginia elementary schools.

How many students attend Leading Creek Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Leading Creek Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Leading Creek Elementary?

Students at Leading Creek Elementary are 99% White.

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