East Dale Elementary School

Summary:

East Dale Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fairmont, West Virginia, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 348. The school is part of the Marion County Schools district, which is ranked 9 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

East Dale Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments for 3rd and 4th grades. In the 2023-2024 school year, 64% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 46.6% and the district average of 52.7%. In the same year, 58% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 47.6% and the district average of 52.4%. The school also ranks 18th out of 183 West Virginia elementary schools for its performance with special education students, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

However, East Dale Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of White students (93.1%) compared to the state and district averages, with lower percentages of African American (1.44%) and Hispanic (2.3%) students. The school's performance with low socioeconomic status students is more variable, with a 3-star rating in 2023-2024 but a 4-star rating in 2022-2023. This suggests that the school may need to focus on ensuring equitable access and support for all student populations, particularly those from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 57 E Dale Rd
       Fairmont, WV  26554-5984


(304) 367-2132

District: Marion County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
88th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,624 Help


Students who attend East Dale Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    East Fairmont Middle School
    West Fairmont Middle School
High:    East Fairmont High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  362

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Two or more races:
3.6%
Hispanic:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details East Dale Elementary School ranks better than 76.1% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Marion County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), two or more races (3.6%), Hispanic (2.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at East Dale Elementary School is 13.9. 7 elementary schools in the Marion County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at East Dale Elementary School is $12,624. 9 elementary schools in the Marion County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

East Dale Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks East Dale Elementary School 88th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See East Dale Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Marion County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Marion County Schools 9th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for East Dale Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at East Dale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.06 23rd 420 94.5%
2010 87.38 23rd 427 94.6%
2011 85.84 26th 426 93.9%
2012 81.92 36th 426 91.5%
2013 78.29 47th 428 89.0%
2014 78.41 50th 422 88.2%
2015 72.30 67th 408 83.6%
2016 75.67 62nd 402 84.6%
2017 63.96 120th 399 69.9%
2018 68.10 106th 392 73.0%
2019 76.98 60th 383 84.3%
2021 69.54 76th 380 80.0%
2022 69.26 83rd 375 77.9%
2023 71.64 78th 368 78.8%
2024 69.28 88th 368 76.1%
See the entire list of West Virginia Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at East Dale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.62 65th 377 82.8%
2018 54.14 95th 258 63.2%
2019 72.31 34th 185 81.6%
2023 87.82 11th 180 93.9%
2024 77.96 18th 183 90.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at East Dale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.68 286th 382 25.1%
2018 44.04 225th 368 38.9%
2021 28.49 281st 335 16.1%
2022 56.19 124th 347 64.3%
2023 74.12 50th 333 85.0%
2024 55.86 123rd 336 63.4%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at East Dale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.69 133rd 381 65.1%
2018 62.89 117th 366 68.0%
2019 76.89 54th 339 84.1%
2021 69.20 71st 322 78.0%
2022 75.42 58th 325 82.2%
2023 79.41 38th 317 88.0%
2024 64.99 83rd 316 73.7%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at East Dale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.13 40th 154 74.0%
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Rank History for Male students at East Dale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.54 101st 382 73.6%
2018 69.09 83rd 364 77.2%
2019 71.74 74th 338 78.1%
2021 68.56 73rd 333 78.1%
2022 57.20 119th 330 63.9%
2023 56.13 125th 322 61.2%
2024 69.70 71st 325 78.2%
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Rank History for African American students at East Dale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 97.06 3rd 187 98.4%
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Rank History for White students at East Dale Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.77 121st 382 68.3%
2018 66.83 108th 374 71.1%
2019 77.66 59th 373 84.2%
2021 69.51 76th 376 79.8%
2022 70.46 78th 373 79.1%
2023 72.08 77th 366 79.0%
2024 68.52 88th 367 76.0%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for White Students!

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 parent
Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Open Quote Worst school ever ! Don’t report bullying or you’ll be treated like a criminal Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 2, 2019

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Enrollment information for East Dale 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 601 601
1990 605 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1991 603 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1992 634 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1993 629 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1994 627 5 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 638
1995 639 8 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1996 639 8 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1997 602 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 610
1998 602 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1999 576 9 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 571 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 580
2001 591 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 557 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2003 557 6 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2004 558 10 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2005 583 8 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2006 587 15 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2007 625 11 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 644
2008 610 11 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 628 15 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2010 636 18 3 4 1 0 1 0 663
2011 673 17 2 1 0 0 3 0 696
2012 679 10 2 5 0 0 5 0 701
2013 709 10 2 2 0 0 6 0 729
2014 665 10 2 2 0 0 7 0 686
2015 503 8 1 0 0 0 5 0 517
2016 474 5 1 1 0 0 5 0 486
2017 475 5 0 2 0 0 5 0 487
2018 492 2 0 0 0 0 9 0 503
2019 473 5 0 1 0 0 9 0 488
2020 436 4 0 4 0 0 7 0 451
2021 380 5 0 6 0 0 14 0 405
2022 350 4 0 7 0 0 7 0 368
2023 324 5 0 8 0 0 11 0 348
2024 334 7 0 8 0 0 13 0 362

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 East Dale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 601 32.0 18.7 n/a
1990 609 32.0 19.0 28.6
1991 608 34.5 17.6 32.2
1992 639 35.0 18.2 32.1
1993 640 39.0 16.4 32.7
1994 638 39.0 16.4 35.1
1995 651 38.0 17.1 37.8
1996 651 38.0 17.1 37.8
1997 610 37.0 16.5 33.6
1998 608 33.0 18.4 39.1
1999 589 34.0 17.3 50.3
2000 580 38.0 15.3 48.3
2001 603 38.0 15.9 41
2002 568 32.0 17.8 44
2003 568 32.0 17.8 44
2004 573 34.0 16.9 44.5
2005 596 31.0 19.2 41.3
2006 607 34.0 17.9 44.6
2007 644 33.0 19.5 42.4
2008 627 36.5 17.2 41.9
2009 650 34.0 19.1 39.5
2010 663 35.0 18.9 40.6
2011 696 35.5 19.5 43.7
2012 701 37.0 18.9 46.6
2013 729 39.0 18.6 44.3
2014 686 38.0 18.0 41
2015 517 30.0 17.2 45.3
2016 486 30.0 16.2 49.2
2017 487 29.0 16.7 48.9
2018 503 29.0 17.3 51.3
2019 488 28.0 17.4 50
2020 451 29.0 15.5 54.1
2021 405 27.5 14.7 42
2022 368 24.5 15.0 n/a
2023 348 25.0 13.9 n/a
2024 362 26.0 13.9 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 East Dale Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 601 32.0 18.7 n/a
1990 609 32.0 19.0 28.6
1991 608 34.5 17.6 32.2
1992 639 35.0 18.2 32.1
1993 640 39.0 16.4 32.7
1994 638 39.0 16.4 35.1
1995 651 38.0 17.1 37.8
1996 651 38.0 17.1 37.8
1997 610 37.0 16.5 33.6
1998 608 33.0 18.4 39.1
1999 589 34.0 17.3 50.3
2000 580 38.0 15.3 48.3
2001 603 38.0 15.9 41
2002 568 32.0 17.8 44
2003 568 32.0 17.8 44
2004 573 34.0 16.9 44.5
2005 596 31.0 19.2 41.3
2006 607 34.0 17.9 44.6
2007 644 33.0 19.5 42.4
2008 627 36.5 17.2 41.9
2009 650 34.0 19.1 39.5
2010 663 35.0 18.9 40.6
2011 696 35.5 19.5 43.7
2012 701 37.0 18.9 46.6
2013 729 39.0 18.6 44.3
2014 686 38.0 18.0 41
2015 517 30.0 17.2 45.3
2016 486 30.0 16.2 49.2
2017 487 29.0 16.7 48.9
2018 503 29.0 17.3 51.3
2019 488 28.0 17.4 50
2020 451 29.0 15.5 54.1
2021 405 27.5 14.7 42
2022 368 24.5 15.0 n/a
2023 348 25.0 13.9 n/a
2024 362 26.0 13.9 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 East Dale Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $849 (6.7%) $11,775 (93.3%) $12,624

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

Impact of COVID-19 on East Dale 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 60th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 78th of 368 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Dale Elementary School)54.956.6
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marion County Schools)55.651.2
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Dale Elementary School)51.255.8
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marion County Schools)50.841.2
 9.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Dale Elementary School)69.951.4
 18.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marion County Schools)54.155.1
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Dale Elementary School)71.156.8
 14.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marion County Schools)52.153.2
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students488348
 28.7%
African American55
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic18
 700%
Pacific Islander00
White473324
 31.5%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about East Dale Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 362 students attended East Dale Elementary School.

Students who attend East Dale Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : East Fairmont Middle School
Middle : West Fairmont Middle School
High : East Fairmont High School

Students at East Dale Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

East Dale Elementary School ranks 88th 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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