Monongah Elementary School

Summary:

Monongah Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 269 students in grades PK-5 in Monongah, West Virginia, which is part of the Marion County Schools district, ranked 9th out of 55 districts in the state with a 4-star rating.

Monongah Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 90.71% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the state average and most nearby schools. The school's academic performance has been mixed in recent years, ranking 98th out of 375 West Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022 with a 4-star rating, but dropping to 231st out of 368 schools in 2022-2023 with a 2-star rating. The school has performed well for female students and special education students, but has struggled with male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the bottom half or bottom third of schools in these subgroups. Monongah Elementary's test scores in mathematics and English language arts have been below the Marion County Schools and West Virginia state averages in recent years.

Compared to the nearby schools in the Marion County Schools district, Monongah Elementary generally performs worse academically, with schools like East Dale Elementary, Pleasant Valley Elementary, and Barrackville Elementary/Middle School consistently having higher rankings and test scores. Monongah Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, which is likely a contributing factor to the school's lower academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 628 Walnut Street
       Monongah, WV  26554


(304) 367-2159

District: Marion County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,607 Help


Students who attend Monongah Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Monongah Middle School
High:    North Marion High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  269

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Two or more races:
6.7%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monongah Elementary School ranks worse than 68.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 8th 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 36.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), two or more races (6.7%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monongah Elementary School is 12.2, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Marion County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monongah Elementary School is $13,607, which is the 3rd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Marion County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monongah Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monongah Elementary School 253rd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Monongah Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Monongah Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Monongah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 75.10 62nd 420 85.2%
2010 72.10 70th 427 83.6%
2011 62.29 119th 426 72.1%
2012 57.05 151st 426 64.6%
2013 55.64 162nd 428 62.1%
2014 57.00 143rd 422 66.1%
2015 44.88 237th 408 41.9%
2016 63.87 115th 402 71.4%
2017 74.24 71st 399 82.2%
2018 52.50 175th 392 55.4%
2019 80.25 52nd 383 86.4%
2021 47.39 189th 380 50.3%
2022 65.86 98th 375 73.9%
2023 40.62 231st 368 37.2%
2024 36.13 253rd 368 31.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monongah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.45 274th 377 27.3%
2018 37.42 172nd 258 33.3%
2019 44.24 87th 185 53.0%
2023 48.34 99th 180 45.0%
2024 70.26 34th 183 81.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Monongah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.42 48th 382 87.4%
2018 46.47 202nd 368 45.1%
2021 43.99 193rd 335 42.4%
2022 39.54 222nd 347 36.0%
2023 34.47 240th 333 27.9%
2024 24.13 300th 336 10.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Monongah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 76.59 52nd 381 86.4%
2018 52.66 159th 366 56.6%
2019 79.40 46th 339 86.4%
2021 53.70 127th 322 60.6%
2022 66.63 86th 325 73.5%
2023 41.52 189th 317 40.4%
2024 43.93 183rd 316 42.1%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Monongah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.72 113th 154 26.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Monongah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.04 98th 382 74.3%
2018 51.17 170th 364 53.3%
2019 75.46 58th 338 82.8%
2021 24.78 281st 333 15.6%
2022 55.05 126th 330 61.8%
2023 44.23 177th 322 45.0%
2024 35.07 236th 325 27.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Monongah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.28 117th 187 37.4%
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Rank History for White students at Monongah Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.05 60th 382 84.3%
2018 56.30 151st 374 59.6%
2019 80.14 52nd 373 86.1%
2021 48.24 186th 376 50.5%
2022 61.43 118th 373 68.4%
2023 36.91 248th 366 32.2%
2024 33.32 267th 367 27.2%
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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 parent
Friday, March 13, 2015

Open Quote Monongah Elem is a wonderful school. I went there as a child and both of my children attend there. We've had nothing but positive experiences with the staff. I would say without a doubt that it is one of the best elementary schools in our state. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Monongah 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 342 342
1990 318 13 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1991 335 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1992 329 8 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 341
1993 345 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1994 361 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1995 355 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1996 355 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1997 358 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1998 360 6 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1999 386 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2000 361 8 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 334 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 314 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2003 314 11 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2004 301 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2005 305 5 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 303 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2007 329 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2008 341 6 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 347
2009 332 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 349 16 0 0 0 0 1 0 366
2011 335 13 0 0 0 0 3 0 351
2012 343 12 0 1 0 0 2 0 358
2013 346 13 0 1 0 0 3 0 363
2014 343 13 0 0 0 0 4 0 360
2015 324 13 1 0 0 0 6 0 344
2016 325 13 1 1 0 0 4 0 344
2017 315 11 1 0 0 0 5 0 332
2018 350 9 1 1 0 0 6 0 367
2019 326 6 0 0 0 0 6 0 338
2020 299 5 0 1 0 0 7 0 312
2021 288 6 0 3 0 0 3 0 300
2022 254 3 0 3 0 0 7 0 267
2023 244 4 0 3 0 0 18 0 269

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 Monongah Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 25.0 13.6 n/a
1990 331 24.0 13.7 37.2
1991 349 26.0 13.4 41.8
1992 341 26.0 13.1 45.2
1993 353 24.0 14.7 55.2
1994 367 24.5 15.0 57.2
1995 361 28.0 12.9 59.3
1996 361 28.0 12.9 59.3
1997 369 29.0 12.7 57.5
1998 367 28.0 13.1 58.6
1999 394 30.5 12.9 66
2000 371 31.5 11.8 48.2
2001 342 29.5 11.6 55.6
2002 326 25.5 12.8 63.2
2003 326 25.5 12.8 63.2
2004 310 23.5 13.2 60.3
2005 310 24.8 12.5 62.3
2006 312 25.8 12.1 59
2007 340 23.6 14.4 58.2
2008 347 25.6 13.6 59.4
2009 346 26.0 13.3 59.5
2010 366 25.6 14.3 61.7
2011 351 25.9 13.5 59.5
2012 358 23.6 15.1 62.3
2013 363 23.6 15.3 63.4
2014 360 24.0 15.0 n/a
2015 344 22.0 15.6 50.3
2016 344 24.0 14.3 53.5
2017 332 27.0 12.2 59.3
2018 367 25.0 14.6 63.5
2019 338 26.0 13.0 56.5
2020 312 26.0 12.0 61.2
2021 300 26.0 11.5 53.7
2022 267 23.0 11.6 n/a
2023 269 22.0 12.2 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 Monongah Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 342 25.0 13.6 n/a
1990 331 24.0 13.7 37.2
1991 349 26.0 13.4 41.8
1992 341 26.0 13.1 45.2
1993 353 24.0 14.7 55.2
1994 367 24.5 15.0 57.2
1995 361 28.0 12.9 59.3
1996 361 28.0 12.9 59.3
1997 369 29.0 12.7 57.5
1998 367 28.0 13.1 58.6
1999 394 30.5 12.9 66
2000 371 31.5 11.8 48.2
2001 342 29.5 11.6 55.6
2002 326 25.5 12.8 63.2
2003 326 25.5 12.8 63.2
2004 310 23.5 13.2 60.3
2005 310 24.8 12.5 62.3
2006 312 25.8 12.1 59
2007 340 23.6 14.4 58.2
2008 347 25.6 13.6 59.4
2009 346 26.0 13.3 59.5
2010 366 25.6 14.3 61.7
2011 351 25.9 13.5 59.5
2012 358 23.6 15.1 62.3
2013 363 23.6 15.3 63.4
2014 360 24.0 15.0 n/a
2015 344 22.0 15.6 50.3
2016 344 24.0 14.3 53.5
2017 332 27.0 12.2 59.3
2018 367 25.0 14.6 63.5
2019 338 26.0 13.0 56.5
2020 312 26.0 12.0 61.2
2021 300 26.0 11.5 53.7
2022 267 23.0 11.6 n/a
2023 269 22.0 12.2 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 Monongah Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,544 (11.3%) $12,063 (88.7%) $13,607

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Monongah 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 52nd of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 231st of 368 Elementary schools
 49.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Monongah Elementary School)66.730.6
 36.1%
   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 (Monongah Elementary School)71.925
 46.9%
   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 (Monongah Elementary School)6650
 16%
   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 (Monongah Elementary School)5253.7
 1.7%
   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 Students338269
 20.4%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic03
Pacific Islander00
White326244
 25.2%
Two or More Races618
 200%


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Monongah Elementary School ranks 253rd of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Monongah Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monongah Middle School
High : North Marion High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 269 students attended Monongah Elementary School.

Students at Monongah Elementary School are 91% White, 7% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.


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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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