Birch River Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

379 Birch River Rd
Birch River, WV 26610-8202

(304) 649-2651

District: Nicholas County Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,690

Students who attend Birch River Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Summersville Middle School
High:	Nicholas County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 77

Racial breakdown:

White:

98.7%

African American:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Birch River Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.65. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Birch River Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Nicholas County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (98.7%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Birch River Elementary School is 9.6, which is the 2^nd best among 8 elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Birch River Elementary School is $14,690, which is the 2^nd highest among 8 elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Birch River Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Nicholas County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nicholas County Schools 29^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Birch River Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Birch River Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	51.45	209^th	420	50.2%
2010	30.40	350^th	427	18.0%
2011	59.47	133^rd	426	68.8%
2012	30.49	350^th	426	17.8%
2013	48.43	212^th	428	50.5%
2014	26.82	359^th	422	14.9%
2015	44.41	243^rd	408	40.4%
2016	54.99	172^nd	402	57.2%
2017	61.57	131^st	399	67.2%
2018	60.69	144^th	392	63.3%
2019	41.06	223^rd	383	41.8%
2021	60.87	118^th	380	68.9%
2022	39.65	230^th	375	38.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Birch River Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	43.96	196^th	377	48.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Birch River Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	66.59	95^th	382	75.1%
2018	53.38	161^st	368	56.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Birch River Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	81.05	31^st	381	91.9%
2018	73.40	68^th	366	81.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Birch River Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	37.11	263^rd	382	31.2%
2018	49.19	177^th	364	51.4%

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Rank History for White students at Birch River Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	59.97	133^rd	382	65.2%
2018	59.61	142^nd	374	62.0%
2019	40.90	215^th	373	42.4%
2021	54.96	137^th	376	63.6%
2022	38.27	237^th	373	36.5%

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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 Birch River 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	153	153
1990	138	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	138
1991	148	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
1992	159	1	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	165
1993	169	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
1994	158	1	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	165
1995	151	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
1996	151	1	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
1997	145	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1998	165	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	166
1999	155	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
2000	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
2001	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
2002	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2003	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2004	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2005	118	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2006	113	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
2007	91	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
2008	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2009	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2010	99	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	101
2011	99	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	100
2012	112	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	113
2013	119	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	120
2014	117	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	117
2015	113	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	113
2016	106	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	106
2017	105	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	105
2018	91	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	95
2019	96	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	101
2020	88	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	90
2021	84	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	86
2022	76	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	77
2023	76	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	77

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Birch River Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	153	8.0	19.1	n/a
1990	138	8.0	17.2	63.8
1991	149	9.5	15.6	64.4
1992	165	10.2	16.1	75.8
1993	169	11.3	15.0	84.6
1994	165	12.5	13.2	77
1995	158	11.5	13.7	79.1
1996	158	11.5	13.7	79.1
1997	147	13.0	11.3	83.7
1998	166	13.5	12.3	83.7
1999	156	12.0	13.0	94.9
2000	155	14.0	11.1	94.8
2001	144	14.5	9.9	89.6
2002	121	13.5	9.0	81.8
2003	121	13.5	9.0	81.8
2004	123	13.5	9.1	67.5
2005	118	13.0	9.1	83.9
2006	114	13.0	8.8	68.4
2007	91	10.0	9.1	67
2008	105	9.5	11.1	72.4
2009	108	10.0	10.8	66.7
2010	101	8.0	12.6	69.3
2011	100	8.4	11.8	66
2012	113	8.0	14.1	72.6
2013	120	8.0	15.0	57.5
2014	117	8.5	13.7	n/a
2015	113	8.0	14.1	52.2
2016	106	8.0	13.2	52.8
2017	105	9.5	11.0	46.7
2018	95	9.5	10.0	72.6
2019	101	9.5	10.6	60.4
2020	90	9.5	9.4	67.8
2021	86	7.5	11.4	51.2
2022	77	7.5	10.2	n/a
2023	77	8.0	9.6	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 Birch River Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	153	8.0	19.1	n/a
1990	138	8.0	17.2	63.8
1991	149	9.5	15.6	64.4
1992	165	10.2	16.1	75.8
1993	169	11.3	15.0	84.6
1994	165	12.5	13.2	77
1995	158	11.5	13.7	79.1
1996	158	11.5	13.7	79.1
1997	147	13.0	11.3	83.7
1998	166	13.5	12.3	83.7
1999	156	12.0	13.0	94.9
2000	155	14.0	11.1	94.8
2001	144	14.5	9.9	89.6
2002	121	13.5	9.0	81.8
2003	121	13.5	9.0	81.8
2004	123	13.5	9.1	67.5
2005	118	13.0	9.1	83.9
2006	114	13.0	8.8	68.4
2007	91	10.0	9.1	67
2008	105	9.5	11.1	72.4
2009	108	10.0	10.8	66.7
2010	101	8.0	12.6	69.3
2011	100	8.4	11.8	66
2012	113	8.0	14.1	72.6
2013	120	8.0	15.0	57.5
2014	117	8.5	13.7	n/a
2015	113	8.0	14.1	52.2
2016	106	8.0	13.2	52.8
2017	105	9.5	11.0	46.7
2018	95	9.5	10.0	72.6
2019	101	9.5	10.6	60.4
2020	90	9.5	9.4	67.8
2021	86	7.5	11.4	51.2
2022	77	7.5	10.2	n/a
2023	77	8.0	9.6	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 Birch River Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,923 (19.9%)	$11,767 (80.1%)	$14,690

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Birch River Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 223^rd of 383 Elementary schools	Ranks 230^th of 375 Elementary schools	3.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Birch River Elementary School)	39.5	30.8	8.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nicholas County Schools)	40.2	35	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	40	34.9	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Birch River Elementary School)	72.4	30.8	41.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholas County Schools)	49.1	36.6	12.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	47.2	41.2	6%
5th Grade Science (Birch River Elementary School)	46.1	30.8	15.3%
5th Grade Science (Nicholas County Schools)	36.2	22.8	13.3%
5th Grade Science (West Virginia)	35.4	30.3	5.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	101	77	23.8%
African American	5	1	80%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	96	76	20.8%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Birch River 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 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 Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Birch River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	379 Birch River Rd	Birch River	26610	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 649-2651	77	8	9.6		76 (98.7%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	35.7				50.0					$14,690	$2,923	$11,767
Little Birch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	55 Little Birch Rd	Sutton	26601	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 765-2042	84	7	11.4		80 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	24.6	310^th of 368 public elementary schools	15.8%		24.8	306^th of 368 public elementary schools	16.8%	4	40.0		18.8		20.0		37.5		31.3	$13,595	$2,771	$10,823
Frametown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	65 Jeanie Ellis Dr	Frametown	26623	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 364-5526	151	10	14.6		150 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42.2	222^nd of 368 public elementary schools	39.7%		56.5	141^st of 368 public elementary schools	61.7%	81	36.8	50.0	34.8		36.8	55.6	52.2		17.4	$12,714	$2,583	$10,132
Sutton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	288 N Hill Rd	Sutton	26601	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 765-5202	159	11	14.6		153 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.8%)	89.1	22^nd of 368 public elementary schools	94.0%		75.7	64^th of 368 public elementary schools	82.6%	42	80.0	66.7	57.1		65.0	66.7	61.9		66.7	$12,543	$3,463	$9,080
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	113 5th St	Gassaway	26624	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 364-5291	152	10	14.7		148 (97.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	25.7	303^rd of 368 public elementary schools	17.7%		38.1	246^th of 368 public elementary schools	33.2%	57	30.8	31.6	31.8		23.1	31.6	40.9		31.8	$12,061	$2,504	$9,557
Glade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	25 Mill St	Cowen	26206	Webster County	Webster County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 226-5353	378	26	14.4		377 (99.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28.1	290^th of 368 public elementary schools	21.2%		35.1	256^th of 368 public elementary schools	30.4%	34	45.8	53.3	22.0	15.4	39.6	46.7	20.0	33.3	18.0	$11,427	$2,080	$9,348
Glade Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7950 Webster Rd	Summersville	26651	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 872-2882	152	9	17.8		152 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.2	116^th of 368 public elementary schools	68.5%		67.3	98^th of 368 public elementary schools	73.4%	18	47.6	80.0	53.6		38.1	80.0	53.6		21.4	$10,254	$1,081	$9,172
Gauley River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 School St	Craigsville	26205	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 742-5271	332	22	15.0		329 (99.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.4	266^th of 368 public elementary schools	27.7%		39.9	235^th of 368 public elementary schools	36.1%	31	48.1	18.0	43.1		23.1	46.2	43.1		23.5	$11,712	$2,045	$9,667
Flatwoods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	142 Flatwoods Corner Rd	Flatwoods	26621	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 765-5821	173	12	14.0		166 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	11.1	359^th of 368 public elementary schools	2.4%		4.8	368^th of 368 public elementary schools	0.0%	9	50.0	19.1	0.0		25.0	23.8	20.0		8.0	$11,745	$1,982	$9,763
Summersville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	108 McKees Creek Rd	Summersville	26651	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 872-1421	361	27	13.3		350 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	42.1	224^th of 368 public elementary schools	39.1%		37.3	250^th of 368 public elementary schools	32.1%	26	56.9	37.5	34.9		43.1	32.5	51.2		27.9	$11,966	$1,729	$10,237

Frequently Asked Questions about Birch River Elementary School

How many students attend Birch River Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 77 students attended Birch River Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Birch River Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Birch River Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Summersville Middle School
High : Nicholas County High School

What is the racial makeup of Birch River Elementary School?

Students at Birch River Elementary School are 99% White, 1% African American.

What district is Birch River Elementary School in?

Nicholas County Schools

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