Iaeger Elementary School

Summary:

Iaeger Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 229 students in grades PK-5 in Iaeger, West Virginia, which is part of the McDowell County Schools district, ranked 55 out of 55 districts in the state with a 0-star rating.

Iaeger Elementary School stands out for its lack of racial diversity, with over 99% of its students being White, significantly higher than nearby schools like Kimball Elementary (73.58% White) and Welch Elementary (75.91% White). Academically, the school consistently ranks in the bottom quarter of West Virginia elementary schools, with performance on state assessments below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also struggles to support its student subgroups, with rankings for female, male, White, and low socioeconomic status students all falling in the bottom third of the state, and its special education students performing particularly poorly.

Despite spending more per student ($14,720) than some nearby schools like Bradshaw Elementary ($13,953) and Welch Elementary ($13,978), Iaeger Elementary School's academic performance has steadily declined over the past decade, suggesting that funding may not be the sole factor driving its challenges. Addressing the school's lack of diversity and its struggles to support its most vulnerable student populations will be crucial for improving educational outcomes for the students of Iaeger Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 182 Water Street
       Iaeger, WV  24844


(304) 938-2227

District: McDowell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
307th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,720 Help


Students who attend Iaeger Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sandy River Middle School
High:    River View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  229

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.6%
Two or more races:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Iaeger Elementary School ranks worse than 83.4% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.31. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.6%), two or more races (0.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Iaeger Elementary School is 12. 4 elementary schools in the McDowell 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 Iaeger Elementary School is $14,720. 3 elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Iaeger Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Iaeger Elementary School 307th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Iaeger Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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McDowell County Schools:

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


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Rank History for Iaeger Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Iaeger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 19.88 388th 420 7.6%
2010 18.75 405th 427 5.2%
2011 22.79 387th 426 9.2%
2012 26.76 369th 426 13.4%
2013 26.10 367th 428 14.3%
2014 21.32 377th 422 10.7%
2015 20.19 370th 408 9.3%
2016 30.35 313th 402 22.1%
2017 30.96 311th 399 22.1%
2018 33.03 284th 392 27.6%
2019 22.27 338th 383 11.7%
2021 14.90 364th 380 4.2%
2022 22.96 324th 375 13.6%
2023 13.39 349th 368 5.2%
2024 25.31 307th 368 16.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Iaeger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 17.35 196th 218 10.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Iaeger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.56 284th 377 24.7%
2018 24.05 232nd 258 10.1%
2024 44.82 99th 183 45.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Iaeger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.67 276th 382 27.7%
2018 28.44 311th 368 15.5%
2021 16.19 327th 335 2.4%
2022 20.80 321st 347 7.5%
2023 21.61 304th 333 8.7%
2024 35.65 236th 336 29.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Iaeger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.73 320th 381 16.0%
2018 34.60 271st 366 26.0%
2019 24.62 295th 339 13.0%
2021 14.41 314th 322 2.5%
2022 24.31 276th 325 15.1%
2023 24.77 270th 317 14.8%
2024 32.95 241st 316 23.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Iaeger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 12.94 146th 146 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Iaeger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.56 258th 382 32.5%
2018 36.33 260th 364 28.6%
2019 27.41 274th 338 18.9%
2021 18.89 309th 333 7.2%
2022 25.20 278th 330 15.8%
2023 7.25 319th 322 0.9%
2024 15.80 299th 325 8.0%
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Rank History for White students at Iaeger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.11 300th 382 21.5%
2018 32.13 282nd 374 24.6%
2019 21.43 334th 373 10.5%
2021 14.44 361st 376 4.0%
2022 22.25 325th 373 12.9%
2023 12.62 351st 366 4.1%
2024 24.12 308th 367 16.1%
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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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Saturday, August 12, 2023

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Enrollment information for Iaeger 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 453 453
1990 416 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
1991 402 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1992 447 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1993 433 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1994 403 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1995 357 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1996 357 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1997 360 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1998 326 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1999 312 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2000 249 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2001 227 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 228
2002 341 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2003 341 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2004 313 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 314
2005 330 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2006 332 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2007 343 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2008 328 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2009 317 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2010 326 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 327
2011 306 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 307
2012 340 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 343
2013 335 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 337
2014 300 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 302
2015 285 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 287
2016 265 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 268
2017 270 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 273
2018 291 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 291
2019 271 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 271
2020 259 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 259
2021 243 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 243
2022 239 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 240
2023 228 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 229

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 Iaeger Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 453 28.0 16.1 n/a
1990 416 27.0 15.4 58.7
1991 402 26.0 15.4 59.2
1992 447 27.0 16.5 64.2
1993 433 27.0 16.0 70.2
1994 404 26.0 15.5 68.8
1995 357 22.0 16.2 72
1996 357 22.0 16.2 72
1997 360 21.0 17.1 73.9
1998 326 22.0 14.8 75.5
1999 313 22.0 14.2 83.1
2000 249 19.0 13.1 80.7
2001 228 17.0 13.4 79.8
2002 342 24.0 14.3 84.5
2003 342 24.0 14.3 84.5
2004 314 24.0 13.1 83.4
2005 331 20.8 15.9 88.8
2006 334 22.0 15.2 82.3
2007 343 21.0 16.3 82.5
2008 328 22.9 14.3 83.8
2009 317 20.3 15.6 80.1
2010 327 20.3 16.0 81.7
2011 307 23.0 13.2 81.1
2012 343 24.9 13.7 80.2
2013 337 24.0 14.0 81.6
2014 302 24.1 12.5 n/a
2015 287 23.0 12.4 62.7
2016 268 22.0 12.1 65.7
2017 273 22.1 12.3 61.9
2018 291 22.0 13.2 80.1
2019 271 21.0 12.9 67.2
2020 259 22.0 11.7 70.3
2021 243 20.0 12.1 67.5
2022 240 20.0 12.0 n/a
2023 229 19.0 12.0 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 Iaeger Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 453 28.0 16.1 n/a
1990 416 27.0 15.4 58.7
1991 402 26.0 15.4 59.2
1992 447 27.0 16.5 64.2
1993 433 27.0 16.0 70.2
1994 404 26.0 15.5 68.8
1995 357 22.0 16.2 72
1996 357 22.0 16.2 72
1997 360 21.0 17.1 73.9
1998 326 22.0 14.8 75.5
1999 313 22.0 14.2 83.1
2000 249 19.0 13.1 80.7
2001 228 17.0 13.4 79.8
2002 342 24.0 14.3 84.5
2003 342 24.0 14.3 84.5
2004 314 24.0 13.1 83.4
2005 331 20.8 15.9 88.8
2006 334 22.0 15.2 82.3
2007 343 21.0 16.3 82.5
2008 328 22.9 14.3 83.8
2009 317 20.3 15.6 80.1
2010 327 20.3 16.0 81.7
2011 307 23.0 13.2 81.1
2012 343 24.9 13.7 80.2
2013 337 24.0 14.0 81.6
2014 302 24.1 12.5 n/a
2015 287 23.0 12.4 62.7
2016 268 22.0 12.1 65.7
2017 273 22.1 12.3 61.9
2018 291 22.0 13.2 80.1
2019 271 21.0 12.9 67.2
2020 259 22.0 11.7 70.3
2021 243 20.0 12.1 67.5
2022 240 20.0 12.0 n/a
2023 229 19.0 12.0 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 Iaeger Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,939 (20.0%) $11,781 (80.0%) $14,720

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Iaeger 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 338th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 349th of 368 Elementary schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iaeger Elementary School)33.330.4
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)4044.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iaeger Elementary School)2526.1
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McDowell County Schools)36.122.4
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iaeger Elementary School)34.214.7
 19.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)29.925.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iaeger Elementary School)36.826.5
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McDowell County Schools)34.629
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iaeger Elementary School)33.318.9
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)27.620.1
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iaeger Elementary School)4035.1
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (McDowell County Schools)3430.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Iaeger Elementary School)26.710.8
 15.9%
   5th Grade Science (McDowell County Schools)21.713.7
 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 Students271229
 15.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White271228
 15.9%
Two or More Races01


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Frequently Asked Questions about Iaeger Elementary School

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

Middle : Sandy River Middle School
High : River View High School

Students at Iaeger Elementary School are 100% White.

Iaeger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 16.6% of West Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended Iaeger Elementary School.


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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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