Cheat Lake Elementary School

Summary:

Cheat Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Morgantown, West Virginia, serving 770 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Monongalia County Schools district, which is ranked 5 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cheat Lake Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25 elementary schools in West Virginia, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 68.1% of 3rd graders, 66.7% of 4th graders, and 69.6% of 5th graders at Cheat Lake Elementary were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 53.2%, 47.6%, and 39.1% at the state level, respectively. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, White students, and multi-racial students, who consistently rank among the top schools in the state.

However, Cheat Lake Elementary has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 90% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in many of the nearby schools, such as Brookhaven Elementary and Ridgedale Elementary. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch compared to the state average, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of the student population. These factors raise questions about the school's ability to provide a diverse and inclusive learning environment for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 154 Crosby Rd
       Morgantown, WV  26508-9274


(304) 594-2772

District: Monongalia County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,088 Help


Students who attend Cheat Lake Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mountaineer Middle School
High:    University High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  770

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.6%
Two or more races:
3.4%
Asian:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Compare Details Cheat Lake Elementary School ranks better than 93.5% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Monongalia County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Cheat Lake Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Monongalia County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), two or more races (3.4%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cheat Lake Elementary School is 16.3. 8 elementary schools in the Monongalia 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 Cheat Lake Elementary School is $12,088. 8 elementary schools in the Monongalia County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Cheat Lake Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Cheat Lake Elementary School 24th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Cheat Lake Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Monongalia County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Monongalia County Schools 5th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Cheat Lake Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 86.48 21st 420 95.0%
2010 92.82 15th 427 96.5%
2011 90.90 13th 426 96.9%
2012 89.72 16th 426 96.2%
2013 84.77 26th 428 93.9%
2014 82.49 40th 422 90.5%
2015 87.60 22nd 408 94.6%
2016 85.38 29th 402 92.8%
2017 83.61 44th 399 89.0%
2018 89.16 15th 392 96.2%
2019 89.74 16th 383 95.8%
2021 95.20 9th 380 97.6%
2022 91.86 13th 375 96.5%
2023 88.50 24th 368 93.5%
2024 88.42 24th 368 93.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.42 145th 218 33.5%
2024 99.20 1st 17 94.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.21 14th 98 85.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.96 278th 377 26.3%
2018 46.32 126th 258 51.2%
2019 99.17 4th 185 97.8%
2023 76.00 29th 180 83.9%
2024 51.96 74th 183 59.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.19 289th 382 24.3%
2018 46.08 208th 368 43.5%
2021 57.30 103rd 335 69.3%
2022 50.71 159th 347 54.2%
2023 58.39 112th 333 66.4%
2024 69.91 61st 336 81.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.01 42nd 381 89.0%
2018 88.53 12th 366 96.7%
2019 88.50 15th 339 95.6%
2021 94.89 3rd 322 99.1%
2022 92.49 7th 325 97.8%
2023 85.94 24th 317 92.4%
2024 87.86 17th 316 94.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.82 26th 146 82.2%
2022 71.80 19th 154 87.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.03 40th 382 89.5%
2018 84.05 28th 364 92.3%
2019 87.05 22nd 338 93.5%
2021 91.90 14th 333 95.8%
2022 85.02 25th 330 92.4%
2023 84.01 28th 322 91.3%
2024 83.59 31st 325 90.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.26 34th 75 54.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 76.08 15th 187 92.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 77.11 17th 156 89.1%
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Rank History for White students at Cheat Lake Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.51 46th 382 88.0%
2018 89.44 16th 374 95.7%
2019 88.93 20th 373 94.6%
2021 93.57 12th 376 96.8%
2022 89.97 18th 373 95.2%
2023 86.68 26th 366 92.9%
2024 88.77 23rd 367 93.7%
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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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Cheat Lake Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 370 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1994 386 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 445 7 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 445 7 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 460 5 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 475
1998 463 6 2 5 2 n/a n/a 0 478
1999 456 4 4 12 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2000 506 3 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 518
2001 495 6 13 1 3 n/a n/a 0 518
2002 534 12 13 0 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2003 534 12 13 0 2 n/a n/a 0 561
2004 552 21 12 0 3 n/a n/a 0 588
2005 525 30 11 0 1 n/a n/a 0 567
2006 540 15 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 570
2007 545 17 14 6 3 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 564 13 22 6 2 n/a n/a 0 607
2009 567 18 23 5 2 n/a n/a 0 615
2010 586 16 17 8 0 0 17 0 644
2011 741 19 20 8 0 1 23 0 812
2012 748 18 15 3 0 0 20 0 804
2013 736 18 17 13 0 0 21 0 805
2014 765 11 17 10 0 4 27 0 834
2015 784 15 16 11 0 0 25 0 851
2016 790 14 11 8 0 2 21 0 846
2017 786 13 16 7 0 1 31 0 854
2018 777 12 22 9 0 0 30 0 850
2019 757 8 20 9 0 0 36 0 830
2020 762 15 16 6 0 0 36 0 835
2021 679 15 16 3 0 0 31 0 744
2022 729 12 17 7 0 0 23 0 788
2023 705 12 17 9 1 0 26 0 770

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 Cheat Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 375 17.6 21.3 48
1994 389 18.5 21.0 n/a
1995 460 25.1 18.3 0
1996 460 25.1 18.3 0
1997 475 28.6 16.6 n/a
1998 478 28.6 16.7 19.9
1999 476 28.9 16.5 0
2000 518 31.0 16.7 n/a
2001 518 33.8 15.3 0
2002 561 35.0 16.0 28
2003 561 35.0 16.0 28
2004 588 38.0 15.5 21.4
2005 567 34.9 16.2 27.3
2006 570 33.4 17.1 24
2007 585 33.9 17.3 23.2
2008 607 34.9 17.4 22.6
2009 615 35.5 17.3 21.1
2010 644 37.0 17.4 22.7
2011 812 45.3 17.8 22
2012 804 46.0 17.4 21.4
2013 805 47.0 17.1 20.9
2014 834 49.0 17.0 21.3
2015 851 51.0 16.6 23.3
2016 846 53.0 15.9 22.2
2017 854 52.0 16.4 20.8
2018 850 51.0 16.6 21.9
2019 830 51.0 16.2 23.7
2020 835 53.0 15.7 23.6
2021 744 47.0 15.8 21.1
2022 788 49.0 16.0 n/a
2023 770 47.0 16.3 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 Cheat Lake Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 375 17.6 21.3 48
1994 389 18.5 21.0 n/a
1995 460 25.1 18.3 0
1996 460 25.1 18.3 0
1997 475 28.6 16.6 n/a
1998 478 28.6 16.7 19.9
1999 476 28.9 16.5 0
2000 518 31.0 16.7 n/a
2001 518 33.8 15.3 0
2002 561 35.0 16.0 28
2003 561 35.0 16.0 28
2004 588 38.0 15.5 21.4
2005 567 34.9 16.2 27.3
2006 570 33.4 17.1 24
2007 585 33.9 17.3 23.2
2008 607 34.9 17.4 22.6
2009 615 35.5 17.3 21.1
2010 644 37.0 17.4 22.7
2011 812 45.3 17.8 22
2012 804 46.0 17.4 21.4
2013 805 47.0 17.1 20.9
2014 834 49.0 17.0 21.3
2015 851 51.0 16.6 23.3
2016 846 53.0 15.9 22.2
2017 854 52.0 16.4 20.8
2018 850 51.0 16.6 21.9
2019 830 51.0 16.2 23.7
2020 835 53.0 15.7 23.6
2021 744 47.0 15.8 21.1
2022 788 49.0 16.0 n/a
2023 770 47.0 16.3 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 Cheat Lake Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $892 (7.4%) $11,195 (92.6%) $12,088

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Cheat Lake 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 16th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 24th of 368 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Cheat Lake Elementary School)82.467.2
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Monongalia County Schools)65.265.6
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cheat Lake Elementary School)65.647.9
 17.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Monongalia County Schools)56.449.4
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Cheat Lake Elementary School)58.864.6
 5.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Monongalia County Schools)55.153.9
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Cheat Lake Elementary School)73.564.6
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Monongalia County Schools)55.653.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Cheat Lake Elementary School)64.671.3
 6.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Monongalia County Schools)49.655.2
 5.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Cheat Lake Elementary School)70.173
 2.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Monongalia County Schools)61.359.2
 2.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Cheat Lake Elementary School)51.261.2
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Monongalia County Schools)48.446.4
 2%
   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 Students830770
 7.2%
African American812
 50%
American Indian01
Asian2017
 15%
Hispanic99
Pacific Islander00
White757705
 6.9%
Two or More Races3626
 27.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheat Lake Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 770 students attended Cheat Lake Elementary School.

Students at Cheat Lake Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Students who attend Cheat Lake Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountaineer Middle School
High : University High School

Yes. Cheat Lake Elementary School ranks in the top 6.5% of West Virginia elementary schools.


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