Is Jumping Branch Elementary School a good school?

Jumping Branch Elementary School ranks 176 th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jumping Branch Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 98 students attended Jumping Branch Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Jumping Branch Elementary School?

Students at Jumping Branch Elementary School are 95% White, 5% Two or more races.

Jumping Branch Elementary School

Summary:

Jumping Branch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jumping Branch, West Virginia, serving 98 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Summers County Schools district, which is ranked 52 out of 55 districts in the state.

Jumping Branch Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outperforming the district and state averages in proficiency rates for the West Virginia Assessments in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science across multiple grade levels and years. In 2023-2024, the school had 58.3% of 4th graders and 29.4% of 5th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 31.6% and 19.8% for the Summers County Schools district, respectively. The school also had 50% of 4th graders and 47.1% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 26.3% and 29.1% for the district. Additionally, 23.5% of 5th graders at Jumping Branch Elementary were proficient or better in Science, compared to 17.4% for the district. This strong academic performance has led to the school's statewide ranking improving from 339 out of 380 schools in 2020-2021 to 176 out of 368 schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Jumping Branch Elementary School stands out for its significantly higher percentage of white students (94.9%) compared to more racially diverse schools like Hinton Area Elementary and Beckley Elementary. However, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.7 to 9.5 over the past three years, may contribute to its academic success, as smaller class sizes can allow for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, Jumping Branch Elementary School appears to be a high-performing school within its district, despite the challenges faced by the broader Summers County Schools district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

6617 Beech Run Rd
Jumping Branch, WV 25969-6037

(304) 466-6005

District: Summers County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
176^th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,359

Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Number of students: 98

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jumping Branch Elementary School ranks better than 52.2% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Summers County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Jumping Branch Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Summers County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jumping Branch Elementary School is 8.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Summers County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jumping Branch Elementary School is $12,359, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Summers County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jumping Branch Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jumping Branch Elementary School 176^th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Jumping Branch Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

White students:

Summers County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Summers County Schools 52^nd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jumping Branch Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jumping Branch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	68.91	85^th	420	79.8%
2010	62.89	105^th	427	75.4%
2011	64.94	104^th	426	75.6%
2012	43.72	245^th	426	42.5%
2013	51.25	185^th	428	56.8%
2014	45.47	236^th	422	44.1%
2015	37.74	282^nd	408	30.9%
2016	39.49	266^th	402	33.8%
2017	32.91	297^th	399	25.6%
2018	32.43	285^th	392	27.3%
2019	38.89	242^nd	383	36.8%
2021	21.28	339^th	380	10.8%
2024	48.75	176^th	368	52.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jumping Branch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	37.72	257^th	382	32.7%
2018	26.36	326^th	368	11.4%
2024	47.07	172^nd	336	48.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Jumping Branch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	38.14	273^rd	381	28.3%
2018	32.21	281^st	366	23.2%
2019	75.71	61^st	339	82.0%
2024	43.16	193^rd	316	38.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Jumping Branch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	28.31	319^th	382	16.5%
2018	48.46	182^nd	364	50.0%
2019	25.87	280^th	338	17.2%
2021	38.02	219^th	333	34.2%

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Rank History for White students at Jumping Branch Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	31.97	294^th	382	23.0%
2018	31.54	285^th	374	23.8%
2019	37.71	244^th	373	34.6%
2021	18.23	348^th	376	7.4%
2024	52.38	163^rd	367	55.6%

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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 Jumping Branch 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	148	148
1990	138	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	139
1991	134	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
1992	133	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
1993	122	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
1994	146	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	147
1995	100	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	102
1996	100	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	102
1997	103	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	105
1998	99	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	99
1999	96	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
2000	106	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2001	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2002	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2003	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2004	127	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	127
2005	122	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2006	114	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	114
2007	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2008	124	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2009	129	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2010	131	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	132
2011	125	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	127
2012	135	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	136
2013	145	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	147
2014	132	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	134
2015	132	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	134
2016	129	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	131
2017	91	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	92
2018	116	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	117
2019	101	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	104
2020	79	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	82
2021	87	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	91
2022	78	0	2	0	0	0	5	0	85
2023	93	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	98

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 Jumping Branch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	148	8.5	17.4	n/a
1990	139	8.5	16.3	9.4
1991	136	7.0	19.4	40.4
1992	133	6.5	20.4	33.8
1993	122	7.0	17.4	36.9
1994	147	6.5	22.6	32.7
1995	102	8.0	12.8	35.3
1996	102	8.0	12.8	35.3
1997	105	8.0	13.1	34.3
1998	99	7.5	13.2	38.4
1999	97	6.0	16.2	53.6
2000	107	7.5	14.3	66.4
2001	101	7.5	13.5	63.4
2002	105	7.5	14.0	56.2
2003	105	7.5	14.0	56.2
2004	127	8.5	14.9	54.3
2005	122	8.5	14.4	47.5
2006	114	8.5	13.4	44.7
2007	123	8.5	14.5	41.5
2008	124	8.5	14.6	39.5
2009	130	8.5	15.3	50
2010	132	9.0	14.6	45.5
2011	127	10.6	11.8	50.4
2012	136	9.9	13.7	58.8
2013	147	7.9	18.6	53.7
2014	134	8.4	15.9	n/a
2015	134	8.0	16.7	36.6
2016	131	8.0	16.3	48.9
2017	92	8.0	11.5	47.8
2018	117	9.0	13.0	59
2019	104	9.0	11.5	58.7
2020	82	9.5	8.6	74.4
2021	91	9.5	9.5	63.7
2022	85	11.0	7.7	n/a
2023	98	11.0	8.9	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 Jumping Branch Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	148	8.5	17.4	n/a
1990	139	8.5	16.3	9.4
1991	136	7.0	19.4	40.4
1992	133	6.5	20.4	33.8
1993	122	7.0	17.4	36.9
1994	147	6.5	22.6	32.7
1995	102	8.0	12.8	35.3
1996	102	8.0	12.8	35.3
1997	105	8.0	13.1	34.3
1998	99	7.5	13.2	38.4
1999	97	6.0	16.2	53.6
2000	107	7.5	14.3	66.4
2001	101	7.5	13.5	63.4
2002	105	7.5	14.0	56.2
2003	105	7.5	14.0	56.2
2004	127	8.5	14.9	54.3
2005	122	8.5	14.4	47.5
2006	114	8.5	13.4	44.7
2007	123	8.5	14.5	41.5
2008	124	8.5	14.6	39.5
2009	130	8.5	15.3	50
2010	132	9.0	14.6	45.5
2011	127	10.6	11.8	50.4
2012	136	9.9	13.7	58.8
2013	147	7.9	18.6	53.7
2014	134	8.4	15.9	n/a
2015	134	8.0	16.7	36.6
2016	131	8.0	16.3	48.9
2017	92	8.0	11.5	47.8
2018	117	9.0	13.0	59
2019	104	9.0	11.5	58.7
2020	82	9.5	8.6	74.4
2021	91	9.5	9.5	63.7
2022	85	11.0	7.7	n/a
2023	98	11.0	8.9	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 Jumping Branch Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,407 (11.4%)	$10,953 (88.6%)	$12,359

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jumping Branch Elementary School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jumping Branch Elementary School)	35	50	15%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Summers County Schools)	24.8	24.7	0.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	50.9	46.1	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jumping Branch Elementary School)	30	25	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summers County Schools)	23	17.1	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	44	36.2	7.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jumping Branch Elementary School)	38.5	32.9	5.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Summers County Schools)	30.1	28.7	1.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	47.3	45.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jumping Branch Elementary School)	46.2	52.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Summers County Schools)	36.6	27.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	48.8	44.2	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	104	98	5.8%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	101	93	7.9%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%

Schools Near Jumping Branch 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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jumping Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6617 Beech Run Rd	Jumping Branch	25969	Summers County	Summers County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 466-6005	98	11	8.9		93 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	48.7	176^th of 368 public elementary schools	52.2%					(n/a)		58.3	29.4		50.0	47.1	23.5	$12,359	$1,407	$10,953
Hinton Area Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	121 Park Ave	Hinton	25951	Summers County	Summers County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 466-6024	310	25	12.4		278 (89.7%)	9 (2.9%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.2%)	7.5	367^th of 368 public elementary schools	0.3%		16.5	338^th of 368 public elementary schools	8.2%	29	17.7	31.7	7.1	5.9	24.4	21.4	14.3	$10,439	$1,891	$8,549
Shady Spring Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Flat Top Rd	Shady Spring	25918	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 256-4633	414	29	14.2		400 (96.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	57.2	145^th of 368 public elementary schools	60.6%		60	128^th of 368 public elementary schools	65.2%	17	42.9	61.4	38.3	52.4	56.1	45.0	35.0	$11,443	$1,232	$10,212
Ghent Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2750 Flat Top Rd.	Ghent	25843	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 787-3631	229	20	11.4		217 (94.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	71.4	78^th of 368 public elementary schools	78.8%		72.2	75^th of 368 public elementary schools	79.6%	3	62.1	73.3	52.8	62.1	56.7	44.4	33.3	$12,939	$1,497	$11,441
Daniels Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	351 4-H Lake Rd.	Daniels	25832	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 256-4622	562	37	15.1		531 (94.5%)	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.8%)	62.6	114^th of 368 public elementary schools	69.0%		65.9	104^th of 368 public elementary schools	71.7%	10	60.0	51.1	46.3	55.0	51.1	52.4	31.7	$10,695	$833	$9,861
Sun Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5281 Hinton Road	Lerona	25971	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 384-7441	110	9	12.4		107 (97.3%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	52.2	163^rd of 368 public elementary schools	55.7%		39.2	238^th of 368 public elementary schools	35.3%	75	73.7	50.0	16.7	52.6	50.0	50.0	22.2	$11,174	$2,020	$9,154
Talcott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	133 Talcott School Rd	Talcott	24981	Summers County	Summers County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 466-6029	165	16	10.3		161 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)	12.7	350^th of 368 public elementary schools	4.9%		31.4	282^nd of 368 public elementary schools	23.4%	68	16.7	17.4	33.3	22.2	17.4	29.6	18.5	$10,794	$1,755	$9,039
Beckley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	399 Grey Flats Rd	Beckley	25801	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 256-4620	320	23	13.9		156 (48.8%)	98 (30.6%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	61 (19.1%)	19.8	330^th of 368 public elementary schools	10.3%		8.1	365^th of 368 public elementary schools	0.8%	35	48.5	27.5	19.9	30.3	30.0	39.8	5.7	$12,672	$2,373	$10,299
Stratton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1129 S Fayette St	Beckley	25801	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 256-4604	279	21	13.2		111 (39.8%)	113 (40.5%)	9 (3.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (16.1%)	9.4	364^th of 368 public elementary schools	1.1%		7.8	366^th of 368 public elementary schools	0.5%	2	41.7	16.0	5.9	30.6	20.0	20.6	8.8	$15,273	$2,684	$12,590
Coal City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Independence Rd	Coal City	25823	Raleigh County	Raleigh County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 683-5001	374	27	13.8		350 (93.6%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.5%)	35.2	256^th of 368 public elementary schools	30.4%		26.9	299^th of 368 public elementary schools	18.8%	43	55.8	41.2	28.6	46.2	35.3	32.7	24.5	$12,353	$2,354	$9,999

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Schools Near Jumping Branch Elementary School