South Man Elementary School

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South Man Elementary School ranks 96 th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Man Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the town of Man, West Virginia, with a student population of 133. Despite being part of the Logan County Schools district, which is ranked 47th out of 55 districts in the state, South Man Elementary has consistently performed at a high level, ranking among the top 50 elementary schools in West Virginia for several years.

The school's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts for 3rd and 4th grades consistently higher than the Logan County Schools and West Virginia state averages. South Man Elementary has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 96th out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. The school's small size and low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13 to 15.6 students per teacher, may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Huff Cons Elementary & Middle School and Road Branch Elementary & Middle School in the Wyoming County Schools district, South Man Elementary consistently outperforms its peers. However, the school faces challenges related to the socioeconomic status of its student population, with 63.95% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2020-2021 school year.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

301 E McDonald Ave
Man, WV 25635-1018

(304) 583-7522

District: Logan County Schools

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,934

Students who attend South Man Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Man Middle School
High:	Man Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.3

Number of students: 133

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.2%

Two or more races:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Man Elementary School ranks better than 73.9% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 3^rd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Logan County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.85. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.2%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Man Elementary School is 13.3, which is the 5^th best among 10 elementary schools in the Logan County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare South Man Elementary School employs 10 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Man Elementary School is $12,934. 6 elementary schools in the Logan County Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Man Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Man Elementary School 96^th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See South Man Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Logan County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Logan County Schools 47^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Man Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Man Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	15.05	407^th	420	3.1%
2010	28.85	360^th	427	15.7%
2011	29.90	343^rd	426	19.5%
2012	44.93	241^st	426	43.4%
2013	60.04	137^th	428	68.0%
2014	56.05	148^th	422	64.9%
2015	69.44	83^rd	408	79.7%
2016	92.78	10^th	402	97.5%
2017	90.91	12^th	399	97.0%
2018	84.96	29^th	392	92.6%
2019	80.79	50^th	383	86.9%
2021	48.77	177^th	380	53.4%
2022	37.16	239^th	375	36.3%
2023	51.17	166^th	368	54.9%
2024	66.85	96^th	368	73.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Man Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	93.07	6^th	382	98.4%
2018	91.63	5^th	368	98.6%
2021	51.87	136^th	335	59.4%
2022	44.98	188^th	347	45.8%
2023	57.25	118^th	333	64.6%

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Rank History for Female students at South Man Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	87.65	16^th	381	95.8%
2021	37.45	217^th	322	32.6%
2022	34.78	229^th	325	29.5%

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Rank History for Male students at South Man Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	86.19	19^th	382	95.0%
2022	39.53	202^nd	330	38.8%
2023	48.63	152^nd	322	52.8%

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Rank History for White students at South Man Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	90.53	14^th	382	96.3%
2018	81.58	38^th	374	89.8%
2019	77.79	56^th	373	85.0%
2021	48.95	179^th	376	52.4%
2022	35.86	249^th	373	33.2%
2023	49.38	178^th	366	51.4%
2024	64.88	104^th	367	71.7%

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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.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for South Man 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	179	179
1990	182	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
1991	161	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	164
1992	152	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1993	135	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
1994	164	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	168
1995	151	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1996	151	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1997	152	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1998	142	2	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	146
1999	145	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2000	127	2	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2001	141	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2002	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
2003	98	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	98
2004	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2005	108	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2006	121	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2007	120	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2008	131	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	132
2009	125	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2010	122	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	123
2011	118	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	120
2012	129	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	130
2013	149	3	0	0	0	0	1	0	153
2014	121	3	0	0	0	0	3	0	127
2015	127	2	0	0	0	0	3	0	132
2016	159	4	0	0	0	0	4	0	167
2017	140	3	0	0	0	0	4	0	147
2018	153	2	0	0	0	0	5	0	160
2019	167	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	171
2020	169	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	172
2021	169	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	172
2022	141	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	144
2023	132	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	133

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 South Man Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	179	11.7	15.2	n/a
1990	187	10.5	17.8	41.7
1991	164	9.0	18.2	40.2
1992	155	9.0	17.2	49.7
1993	137	9.0	15.2	46
1994	168	12.6	13.3	61.3
1995	153	14.0	10.9	66.7
1996	153	14.0	10.9	66.7
1997	153	14.0	10.9	67.3
1998	146	14.0	10.4	70.5
1999	150	11.0	13.6	79.3
2000	133	11.0	12.1	78.2
2001	144	10.0	14.4	70.8
2002	98	10.0	9.8	63.3
2003	98	10.0	9.8	63.3
2004	101	9.0	11.2	52.5
2005	109	9.0	12.1	65.1
2006	123	7.5	16.4	58.5
2007	122	7.0	17.4	63.9
2008	132	8.5	15.5	45.5
2009	127	8.0	15.9	53.5
2010	123	8.0	15.3	74
2011	120	7.7	15.5	61.7
2012	130	8.0	16.2	62.3
2013	153	8.5	18.0	62.7
2014	127	8.0	15.8	n/a
2015	132	6.0	22.0	53.8
2016	167	10.0	16.7	55.7
2017	147	10.0	14.7	53.7
2018	160	9.0	17.7	62.5
2019	171	10.0	17.1	58.5
2020	172	11.0	15.6	58.1
2021	172	11.0	15.6	64
2022	144	11.0	13.0	n/a
2023	133	10.0	13.3	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 South Man Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	179	11.7	15.2	n/a
1990	187	10.5	17.8	41.7
1991	164	9.0	18.2	40.2
1992	155	9.0	17.2	49.7
1993	137	9.0	15.2	46
1994	168	12.6	13.3	61.3
1995	153	14.0	10.9	66.7
1996	153	14.0	10.9	66.7
1997	153	14.0	10.9	67.3
1998	146	14.0	10.4	70.5
1999	150	11.0	13.6	79.3
2000	133	11.0	12.1	78.2
2001	144	10.0	14.4	70.8
2002	98	10.0	9.8	63.3
2003	98	10.0	9.8	63.3
2004	101	9.0	11.2	52.5
2005	109	9.0	12.1	65.1
2006	123	7.5	16.4	58.5
2007	122	7.0	17.4	63.9
2008	132	8.5	15.5	45.5
2009	127	8.0	15.9	53.5
2010	123	8.0	15.3	74
2011	120	7.7	15.5	61.7
2012	130	8.0	16.2	62.3
2013	153	8.5	18.0	62.7
2014	127	8.0	15.8	n/a
2015	132	6.0	22.0	53.8
2016	167	10.0	16.7	55.7
2017	147	10.0	14.7	53.7
2018	160	9.0	17.7	62.5
2019	171	10.0	17.1	58.5
2020	172	11.0	15.6	58.1
2021	172	11.0	15.6	64
2022	144	11.0	13.0	n/a
2023	133	10.0	13.3	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 South Man Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,963 (15.2%)	$10,971 (84.8%)	$12,934

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Man Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 383 Elementary schools	Ranks 166^th of 368 Elementary schools	32.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Man Elementary School)	65.2	40	25.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Logan County Schools)	47.2	45.2	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	50.9	51.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Man Elementary School)	47.8	46.7	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Logan County Schools)	40.7	39.7	1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	44	39.9	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Man Elementary School)	71.4	54.6	16.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Logan County Schools)	45.3	37.1	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	47.3	45.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Man Elementary School)	71.4	40.9	30.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Logan County Schools)	47.5	35.9	11.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	48.8	44.2	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	171	133	22.2%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	167	132	21%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%

Schools Near South Man Elementary School

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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 Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Man Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	301 E McDonald Ave	Man	25635	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 583-7522	133	10	13.3		132 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	66.8	96^th of 368 public elementary schools	73.9%		51.2	166^th of 368 public elementary schools	54.9%	70	50.0	53.9					60.0	61.5							$12,934	$1,963	$10,971
Man Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1 Pioneer Path	Mallory	25634	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 583-8316	224	15	15.4		222 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	34.8	258^th of 368 public elementary schools	29.9%		45.2	198^th of 368 public elementary schools	46.2%	60	40.0	40.5					37.5	47.6							$12,439	$1,841	$10,598
Buffalo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2367 Buffalo Creek Road	Accoville	25606	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 583-9132	213	16	13.7		207 (97.2%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	68.3	90^th of 368 public elementary schools	75.5%		46.9	191^st of 368 public elementary schools	48.1%	101	70.0	46.2					63.3	50.0							$12,907	$2,382	$10,525
Omar Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	7061 Jerry West Highway	Omar	25638	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 946-4236	157	12	13.0		145 (92.4%)	4 (2.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	27.6	293^rd of 368 public elementary schools	20.4%		9.4	363^rd of 368 public elementary schools	1.4%	70	41.7	31.6					45.8	31.6							$14,415	$2,235	$12,180
Gilbert Pk8	Public	PK, KG-8	100 Lion Dr	Gilbert	25621	Mingo County	Mingo County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 664-8197	425	24	17.7		420 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	23.9	312^th of 368 public elementary schools	15.2%		21.9	314^th of 368 public elementary schools	14.7%	2	58.3	22.6	39.1	0.0	22.9	17.1	44.4	25.8	30.4	23.9	47.9	26.8	17.4	9.8	$11,460	$1,578	$9,882
Logan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	18 Wildcat Way	Logan	25601	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 752-5463	230	16	14.3		223 (97.0%)	5 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	67.1	94^th of 368 public elementary schools	74.5%		56.8	140^th of 368 public elementary schools	62.0%	46	80.6	45.5					61.1	45.5							$13,050	$2,122	$10,929
Huff Cons Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	374 Lizard Creek Road	Hanover	24839	Wyoming County	Wyoming County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 664-2100	257	19	13.8		256 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.6	288^th of 368 public elementary schools	21.7%		18.1	332^nd of 368 public elementary schools	9.8%	44	50.0	15.0	7.1	20.8	16.7	22.7	37.5	30.0	50.0	41.7	20.8	31.8	25.0	17.4	$12,996	$1,838	$11,158
Road Branch Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	1165 Huff Creek Rd	Cyclone	24827	Wyoming County	Wyoming County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 682-5916	165	15	11.3		160 (97.0%)	4 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	30.2	278^th of 368 public elementary schools	24.5%		43.7	208^th of 368 public elementary schools	43.5%	70	33.3	23.1	38.5	43.8	25.0	21.4	20.0	46.2	23.1	37.5	62.5	35.7	23.1	21.4	$13,126	$1,864	$11,262
Verdunville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	251 Mustang Hill Rd	Verdunville	25649	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 752-2142	120	10	12.6		114 (95.0%)	3 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)	50.6	170^th of 368 public elementary schools	53.8%		45.5	197^th of 368 public elementary schools	46.5%	27	40.9	56.3					36.4	62.5							$15,743	$3,167	$12,576
Justice Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	70 Circle Dr	Logan	25601	Logan County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 752-3250	107	9	11.8		104 (97.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	20.4	327^th of 368 public elementary schools	11.1%		21	316^th of 368 public elementary schools	14.1%	11	37.5	40.9					18.8	35.1							$13,398	$2,188	$11,210

Frequently Asked Questions about South Man Elementary School

How many students attend South Man Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 133 students attended South Man Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of South Man Elementary School attend?

Students who attend South Man Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Man Middle School
High : Man Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of South Man Elementary School?

Students at South Man Elementary School are 99% White.

What district is South Man Elementary School in?

Logan County Schools

Is South Man Elementary School a good school?

South Man Elementary School ranks 96^th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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