Kingwood Elementary

Summary:

Kingwood Elementary is a public elementary school in Kingwood, West Virginia, serving 361 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Preston County Schools district, which is ranked 34 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kingwood Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (98.34%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance, as measured by the West Virginia Assessment, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Kingwood Elementary's 3rd-grade math proficiency was 42.6%, compared to the state average of 53.2% and the district average of 43.1%. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 215 out of 368 West Virginia elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year (rated 2 out of 5 stars) to as low as 371 out of 402 in the 2015-2016 school year (rated 0 out of 5 stars). Kingwood Elementary also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 56.32% in the 2020-2021 school year.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Preston County district, Kingwood Elementary generally performs below average. For example, Bruceton School, located about 13 miles away, outperforms Kingwood Elementary in both math and English Language Arts proficiency across multiple grade levels. Additionally, Kingwood Elementary's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with the school's male students performing relatively well, but the school's low-socioeconomic status students and disabled students ranking much lower.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 207 S Price St
       Kingwood, WV  26537-1440


(304) 329-1034

District: Preston County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
215th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,218 Help


Students who attend Kingwood Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Preston Middle School
High:    Preston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  361

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.3%
African American:
0.8%
Two or more races:
0.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kingwood Elementary ranks worse than 58.4% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Preston County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.64. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.3%), African American (0.8%), two or more races (0.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kingwood Elementary is 15.6. 6 elementary schools in the Preston 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 Kingwood Elementary is $11,218. 4 elementary schools in the Preston County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kingwood Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingwood Elementary 215th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Kingwood Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Preston County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Preston County Schools 34th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kingwood Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Kingwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 61.35 142nd 420 66.2%
2010 61.50 112th 427 73.8%
2011 52.09 188th 426 55.9%
2012 51.88 186th 426 56.3%
2013 49.34 203rd 428 52.6%
2014 28.25 353rd 422 16.4%
2015 24.35 360th 408 11.8%
2016 16.59 371st 402 7.7%
2017 19.85 368th 399 7.8%
2018 36.43 262nd 392 33.2%
2019 34.31 274th 383 28.5%
2021 39.18 241st 380 36.6%
2022 32.08 275th 375 26.7%
2023 47.98 185th 368 49.7%
2024 43.64 215th 368 41.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kingwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.55 250th 377 33.7%
2018 50.47 113th 258 56.2%
2019 30.38 138th 185 25.4%
2023 54.64 72nd 180 60.0%
2024 47.51 88th 183 51.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kingwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.88 343rd 382 10.2%
2018 34.86 276th 368 25.0%
2021 46.47 179th 335 46.6%
2022 31.05 277th 347 20.2%
2023 27.44 277th 333 16.8%
2024 31.37 256th 336 23.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Kingwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.75 355th 381 6.8%
2018 38.74 241st 366 34.2%
2019 39.98 217th 339 36.0%
2021 43.36 178th 322 44.7%
2022 42.48 191st 325 41.2%
2023 52.61 139th 317 56.2%
2024 38.00 215th 316 32.0%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Kingwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 20.10 138th 146 5.5%
2022 42.39 86th 154 44.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kingwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.73 328th 382 14.1%
2018 38.65 238th 364 34.6%
2019 33.99 240th 338 29.0%
2021 39.55 208th 333 37.5%
2022 25.61 276th 330 16.4%
2023 39.87 204th 322 36.6%
2024 54.31 134th 325 58.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Kingwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.70 59th 187 68.4%
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Rank History for White students at Kingwood Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.62 353rd 382 7.6%
2018 36.97 251st 374 32.9%
2019 35.87 254th 373 31.9%
2021 38.42 238th 376 36.7%
2022 32.07 279th 373 25.2%
2023 46.94 190th 366 48.1%
2024 41.61 223rd 367 39.2%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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Enrollment information for Kingwood Elementary

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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 688 688
1990 665 9 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1991 670 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1992 633 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 642
1993 666 11 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1994 718 10 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 734
1995 709 13 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1996 709 13 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1997 699 9 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1998 696 9 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1999 580 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 600 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2001 593 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 575 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2003 575 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 584
2004 565 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2005 578 8 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2006 582 13 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2007 575 7 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 590 6 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2009 562 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2010 567 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 578
2011 529 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 537
2012 515 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 518
2013 537 6 0 0 0 0 1 0 544
2014 560 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 567
2015 570 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 583
2016 467 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 476
2017 463 9 0 3 0 0 0 0 475
2018 448 4 2 6 0 0 0 0 460
2019 414 4 2 4 0 0 0 0 424
2020 417 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 423
2021 360 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 364
2022 360 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 364
2023 355 3 1 0 0 0 2 0 361

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 Kingwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 688 37.5 18.3 n/a
1990 676 38.3 17.6 49.6
1991 679 44.3 15.3 49.9
1992 642 38.8 16.5 64.5
1993 681 38.0 17.9 66.4
1994 734 49.3 14.9 59.8
1995 727 46.8 15.5 72.4
1996 727 46.8 15.5 72.4
1997 713 49.7 14.3 73.9
1998 708 51.7 13.7 48.9
1999 590 41.4 14.3 94.9
2000 608 41.8 14.5 85.4
2001 602 42.8 14.1 54.7
2002 584 40.0 14.6 57.9
2003 584 40.0 14.6 57.9
2004 574 38.6 14.9 58.4
2005 586 40.4 14.5 59.7
2006 598 38.1 15.7 54.3
2007 585 41.8 14.0 55.9
2008 602 41.3 14.6 51.5
2009 573 39.1 14.7 50.3
2010 578 40.0 14.4 57.4
2011 537 38.7 13.8 50.3
2012 518 35.5 14.5 52.1
2013 544 36.0 15.0 57.5
2014 567 36.0 15.7 61.9
2015 583 37.0 15.7 40.7
2016 476 33.0 14.4 46
2017 475 33.3 14.2 44
2018 460 31.7 14.4 62
2019 424 29.7 14.2 52.6
2020 423 28.0 15.1 52.7
2021 364 26.0 14.0 56.3
2022 364 26.0 14.0 n/a
2023 361 23.0 15.6 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 Kingwood Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 688 37.5 18.3 n/a
1990 676 38.3 17.6 49.6
1991 679 44.3 15.3 49.9
1992 642 38.8 16.5 64.5
1993 681 38.0 17.9 66.4
1994 734 49.3 14.9 59.8
1995 727 46.8 15.5 72.4
1996 727 46.8 15.5 72.4
1997 713 49.7 14.3 73.9
1998 708 51.7 13.7 48.9
1999 590 41.4 14.3 94.9
2000 608 41.8 14.5 85.4
2001 602 42.8 14.1 54.7
2002 584 40.0 14.6 57.9
2003 584 40.0 14.6 57.9
2004 574 38.6 14.9 58.4
2005 586 40.4 14.5 59.7
2006 598 38.1 15.7 54.3
2007 585 41.8 14.0 55.9
2008 602 41.3 14.6 51.5
2009 573 39.1 14.7 50.3
2010 578 40.0 14.4 57.4
2011 537 38.7 13.8 50.3
2012 518 35.5 14.5 52.1
2013 544 36.0 15.0 57.5
2014 567 36.0 15.7 61.9
2015 583 37.0 15.7 40.7
2016 476 33.0 14.4 46
2017 475 33.3 14.2 44
2018 460 31.7 14.4 62
2019 424 29.7 14.2 52.6
2020 423 28.0 15.1 52.7
2021 364 26.0 14.0 56.3
2022 364 26.0 14.0 n/a
2023 361 23.0 15.6 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kingwood Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,550 (13.8%) $9,668 (86.2%) $11,218

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kingwood Elementary

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 274th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 185th of 368 Elementary schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kingwood Elementary)51.149
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)46.350.4
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kingwood Elementary)43.743.1
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)3436.8
 2.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kingwood Elementary)32.944.1
 11.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Preston County Schools)3938.7
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kingwood Elementary)36.641.2
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Preston County Schools)42.738.3
 4.4%
   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 Students424361
 14.9%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic40
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White414355
 14.3%
Two or More Races02


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Students who attend Kingwood Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Preston Middle School
High : Preston High School

Students at Kingwood Elementary are 98% White.

Kingwood Elementary ranks 215th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 361 students attended Kingwood Elementary.


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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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