Mt Lookout Elementary School

Summary:

MT Lookout Elementary School is a small public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the rural town of Mount Lookout, West Virginia, with a student population of 122 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 20% of elementary schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year.

MT Lookout Elementary School's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. The school's students, including its female, White, and low socioeconomic status (SES) subgroups, consistently outperform their peers in the Nicholas County Schools district and the state of West Virginia on state assessments. Over the past decade, the school has maintained a strong ranking, consistently placing in the top 25% of West Virginia elementary schools and earning 4- or 5-star ratings. The school's small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio ranging from 12.1 to 13.8 students per teacher, may contribute to its academic success.

Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-SES backgrounds (55.65% in 2020-2021), MT Lookout Elementary School has been able to effectively support and meet the needs of its economically disadvantaged students, as evidenced by their exceptional performance. The school's ability to adapt to changing demographics is also noteworthy, with a slight increase in racial diversity over the past three years. When compared to other nearby elementary schools, such as Fayetteville Pk-8, Rainelle Elementary, and Ansted Elementary, MT Lookout Elementary School stands out as a consistently high-performing institution that serves its community well.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1945 E Mount Lookout Rd
       Mount Lookout, WV  26678-9304


(304) 872-2731

District: Nicholas County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
74th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,464 Help


Students who attend Mt Lookout Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Summersville Middle School
High:    Nicholas County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  122

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.9%
African American:
2.5%
Two or more races:
1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mt Lookout Elementary School ranks better than 79.9% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.9%), African American (2.5%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mt Lookout Elementary School is 12.8, which is the 4th best among 8 elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mt Lookout Elementary School is $11,464. 7 elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mt Lookout Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Lookout Elementary School 74th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Mt Lookout Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Nicholas County Schools:

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


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Rank History for Mt Lookout Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mt Lookout Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 63.76 127th 420 69.8%
2010 56.95 147th 427 65.6%
2011 51.93 191st 426 55.2%
2012 58.10 145th 426 66.0%
2013 68.72 84th 428 80.4%
2014 69.52 78th 422 81.5%
2015 87.05 23rd 408 94.4%
2016 68.15 89th 402 77.9%
2017 85.16 35th 399 91.2%
2018 75.74 70th 392 82.1%
2019 64.17 116th 383 69.7%
2021 55.59 140th 380 63.2%
2022 89.18 23rd 375 93.9%
2023 92.74 15th 368 95.9%
2024 72.93 74th 368 79.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mt Lookout Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.30 174th 377 53.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mt Lookout Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 88.11 18th 382 95.3%
2018 53.57 160th 368 56.5%
2022 98.52 1st 347 99.7%
2024 63.21 87th 336 74.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mt Lookout Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.88 69th 381 81.9%
2018 73.24 71st 366 80.6%
2019 83.78 31st 339 90.9%
2022 83.97 30th 325 90.8%
2024 83.16 29th 316 90.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Mt Lookout Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.78 29th 382 92.4%
2018 63.17 119th 364 67.3%
2019 89.21 15th 338 95.6%
2024 66.40 81st 325 75.1%
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Rank History for White students at Mt Lookout Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 83.99 38th 382 90.1%
2018 74.99 71st 374 81.0%
2019 62.04 125th 373 66.5%
2021 54.91 138th 376 63.3%
2022 90.63 16th 373 95.7%
2023 93.63 12th 366 96.7%
2024 72.25 74th 367 79.8%
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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 Mt Lookout 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 144 144
1990 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
1991 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1992 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
1993 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1994 126 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 126
1995 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1996 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1997 143 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 143
1998 139 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
1999 149 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2000 156 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2001 160 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2002 157 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2003 157 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
2004 152 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2005 138 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2006 146 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2007 124 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 125
2008 121 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2009 129 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2010 124 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 124
2011 149 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 149
2012 147 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 147
2013 155 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 156
2014 145 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 148
2015 155 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 158
2016 139 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 140
2017 139 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 140
2018 146 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 146
2019 142 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 144
2020 128 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 130
2021 113 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 115
2022 129 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 132
2023 117 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 122

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 Mt Lookout Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 144 10.0 14.4 n/a
1990 144 9.0 16.0 34
1991 139 9.0 15.4 26.6
1992 140 8.5 16.4 29.3
1993 138 10.0 13.8 34.1
1994 126 8.0 15.8 28.6
1995 138 8.5 16.2 40.6
1996 138 8.5 16.2 40.6
1997 143 10.0 14.3 46.9
1998 139 10.0 13.9 54
1999 149 10.0 14.9 67.1
2000 156 10.5 14.9 58.3
2001 161 10.0 16.1 68.3
2002 160 11.0 14.5 54.4
2003 160 11.0 14.5 54.4
2004 155 10.0 15.5 53.5
2005 141 10.0 14.1 67.4
2006 150 11.0 13.6 59.3
2007 125 10.0 12.5 66.4
2008 122 8.5 14.4 64.8
2009 130 8.5 15.3 59.2
2010 124 8.0 15.5 49.2
2011 149 8.4 17.6 56.4
2012 147 8.0 18.3 66.7
2013 156 8.0 19.5 62.2
2014 148 8.5 17.4 66.2
2015 158 10.0 15.8 62.7
2016 140 10.0 14.0 76.4
2017 140 10.5 13.3 45
2018 146 9.5 15.3 74.7
2019 144 11.5 12.5 54.9
2020 130 10.5 12.3 60.8
2021 115 9.5 12.1 55.7
2022 132 9.5 13.8 n/a
2023 122 9.5 12.8 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 Mt Lookout Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 144 10.0 14.4 n/a
1990 144 9.0 16.0 34
1991 139 9.0 15.4 26.6
1992 140 8.5 16.4 29.3
1993 138 10.0 13.8 34.1
1994 126 8.0 15.8 28.6
1995 138 8.5 16.2 40.6
1996 138 8.5 16.2 40.6
1997 143 10.0 14.3 46.9
1998 139 10.0 13.9 54
1999 149 10.0 14.9 67.1
2000 156 10.5 14.9 58.3
2001 161 10.0 16.1 68.3
2002 160 11.0 14.5 54.4
2003 160 11.0 14.5 54.4
2004 155 10.0 15.5 53.5
2005 141 10.0 14.1 67.4
2006 150 11.0 13.6 59.3
2007 125 10.0 12.5 66.4
2008 122 8.5 14.4 64.8
2009 130 8.5 15.3 59.2
2010 124 8.0 15.5 49.2
2011 149 8.4 17.6 56.4
2012 147 8.0 18.3 66.7
2013 156 8.0 19.5 62.2
2014 148 8.5 17.4 66.2
2015 158 10.0 15.8 62.7
2016 140 10.0 14.0 76.4
2017 140 10.5 13.3 45
2018 146 9.5 15.3 74.7
2019 144 11.5 12.5 54.9
2020 130 10.5 12.3 60.8
2021 115 9.5 12.1 55.7
2022 132 9.5 13.8 n/a
2023 122 9.5 12.8 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 Mt Lookout Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,649 (14.4%) $9,814 (85.6%) $11,464

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mt Lookout Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 116th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 368 Elementary schools
 26.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mt Lookout Elementary School)46.771.4
 24.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nicholas County Schools)45.356.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mt Lookout Elementary School)13.357.1
 43.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nicholas County Schools)39.333.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mt Lookout Elementary School)6968.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nicholas County Schools)54.347.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Lookout Elementary School)51.768.8
 17.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholas County Schools)52.742.4
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mt Lookout Elementary School)85.785.5
 0.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nicholas County Schools)40.247.5
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mt Lookout Elementary School)61.972.4
 10.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholas County Schools)49.147.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Mt Lookout Elementary School)47.652.6
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Nicholas County Schools)36.229.2
 7%
   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 Students144122
 15.3%
African American13
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White142117
 17.6%
Two or More Races12
 100%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 122 students attended Mt Lookout Elementary School.

Students at Mt Lookout Elementary School are 96% White, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Mt Lookout Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Summersville Middle School
High : Nicholas County High School

Mt Lookout Elementary School ranks 74th 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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