Hinton Area Elementary

Summary:

Hinton Area Elementary is a public elementary school in Hinton, West Virginia, serving 310 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Summers County Schools district, which is ranked 52 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hinton Area Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in West Virginia, ranking 367th out of 368 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. Additionally, the school has a predominantly white student population (89.68%) and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (73.79% receive free or reduced-price lunch). Nearby schools, such as Talcott Elementary School and Jumping Branch Elementary School, which are also part of the Summers County Schools district, perform better academically than Hinton Area Elementary.

The persistent underperformance of Hinton Area Elementary suggests that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a quality education to its students. The racial and socioeconomic disparities observed at the school may contribute to these academic challenges, and addressing them will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that targets the specific needs of the school and its student population. While the school's low student-teacher ratio (ranging from 12.4 to 14.0 students per teacher) suggests that class size may not be a significant factor, other factors, such as teacher quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a more significant role in the school's academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 121 Park Ave
       Hinton, WV  25951-2448


(304) 466-6024

District: Summers County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
367th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,439 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  310

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Two or more races:
5.2%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.8% Help


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Compare Details Hinton Area Elementary ranks worse than 99.7% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Summers County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Hinton Area Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Summers County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), two or more races (5.2%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hinton Area Elementary is 12.4, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Summers County Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hinton Area Elementary is $10,439, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Summers County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hinton Area Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hinton Area Elementary 367th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Hinton Area Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Summers County Schools:

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


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Rank History for Hinton Area Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Hinton Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 35.51 312th 420 25.7%
2010 35.31 302nd 427 29.3%
2011 24.52 372nd 426 12.7%
2012 34.48 320th 426 24.9%
2013 41.63 264th 428 38.3%
2014 17.04 393rd 422 6.9%
2015 5.81 400th 408 2.0%
2016 11.45 390th 402 3.0%
2017 28.81 319th 399 20.1%
2018 45.93 215th 392 45.2%
2019 14.04 368th 383 3.9%
2021 11.19 374th 380 1.6%
2022 13.04 364th 375 2.9%
2023 16.50 338th 368 8.2%
2024 7.50 367th 368 0.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hinton Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.90 64th 218 70.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hinton Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.65 130th 377 65.5%
2018 53.70 98th 258 62.0%
2019 29.90 142nd 185 23.2%
2023 30.87 146th 180 18.9%
2024 63.00 46th 183 74.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hinton Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.33 294th 382 23.0%
2018 55.01 152nd 368 58.7%
2021 22.58 310th 335 7.5%
2022 25.42 304th 347 12.4%
2023 20.20 306th 333 8.1%
2024 12.22 330th 336 1.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Hinton Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.38 297th 381 22.0%
2018 54.40 150th 366 59.0%
2019 19.67 306th 339 9.7%
2021 18.76 304th 322 5.6%
2022 18.06 304th 325 6.5%
2023 16.99 290th 317 8.5%
2024 6.66 314th 316 0.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hinton Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.88 139th 146 4.8%
2022 26.97 136th 154 11.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Hinton Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.69 311th 382 18.6%
2018 38.21 241st 364 33.8%
2019 13.03 327th 338 3.3%
2021 9.51 332nd 333 0.3%
2022 12.37 321st 330 2.7%
2023 18.97 290th 322 9.9%
2024 13.33 304th 325 6.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hinton Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.58 83rd 156 46.8%
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Rank History for White students at Hinton Area Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.64 313th 382 18.1%
2018 38.36 241st 374 35.6%
2019 13.54 362nd 373 2.9%
2021 10.34 371st 376 1.3%
2022 12.59 364th 373 2.4%
2023 16.25 341st 366 6.8%
2024 8.72 364th 367 0.8%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Open Quote Poor parental involvement policies that deter parental involvement, lack of appropriate expenditures to facilitate better educational policies ( at one point the Summers County Superintendent made just 20K less than the WV State Superintendent while teachers make the state mandated minimum salary and lack necessary tools and training to meet the needs of Summers County Schools students), and last but not least, as of November 1, 2016, at least one third grade class has not had a graded writing assignment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hinton Area 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 485 485
1990 435 32 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 468
1991 406 34 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1992 372 21 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1993 383 19 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1994 471 20 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1995 432 13 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1996 432 13 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1997 441 17 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 463
1998 400 24 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 427
1999 438 27 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 466
2000 425 22 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2001 435 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2002 458 22 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2003 458 22 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 483
2004 428 17 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 449
2005 419 20 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2006 405 26 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2007 410 24 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2008 425 23 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2009 417 20 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2010 438 12 1 4 0 0 14 0 469
2011 454 13 0 3 0 0 17 0 487
2012 472 9 0 5 0 0 21 0 507
2013 422 12 0 3 0 0 22 0 459
2014 435 14 0 4 1 0 25 0 479
2015 441 12 0 3 0 0 27 0 483
2016 383 7 0 6 0 0 26 0 422
2017 378 2 1 6 0 0 29 0 416
2018 353 5 1 2 0 0 30 0 391
2019 387 8 1 3 0 0 38 0 437
2020 342 7 1 1 0 0 27 0 378
2021 318 8 1 2 0 0 22 0 351
2022 336 8 1 1 0 0 16 0 362
2023 278 9 1 6 0 0 16 0 310

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 Hinton Area Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 485 29.5 16.4 n/a
1990 468 27.0 17.3 5.6
1991 443 27.0 16.4 62.5
1992 395 23.5 16.8 69.9
1993 407 24.0 17.0 68.3
1994 496 29.5 16.8 59.5
1995 449 26.5 16.9 61.5
1996 449 26.5 16.9 61.5
1997 463 26.5 17.5 62.9
1998 427 27.0 15.8 63.5
1999 466 25.0 18.6 70.2
2000 447 27.0 16.6 76.1
2001 458 26.0 17.6 84.1
2002 483 28.0 17.3 70.2
2003 483 28.0 17.3 70.2
2004 449 28.0 16.0 69.9
2005 443 28.0 15.8 72.5
2006 432 28.0 15.4 70.4
2007 437 28.0 15.6 71.9
2008 449 25.0 18.0 68.6
2009 438 27.0 16.2 67.8
2010 469 28.0 16.7 74.4
2011 487 28.9 16.8 72.3
2012 507 36.0 14.0 72.8
2013 459 31.0 14.8 69.9
2014 479 31.0 15.4 n/a
2015 483 30.0 16.1 56.7
2016 422 32.0 13.1 62.6
2017 416 32.5 12.8 58.2
2018 391 29.5 13.2 72.9
2019 437 30.0 14.5 68.2
2020 378 31.0 12.1 78.8
2021 351 25.0 14.0 73.8
2022 362 28.0 12.9 n/a
2023 310 25.0 12.4 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 Hinton Area Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 485 29.5 16.4 n/a
1990 468 27.0 17.3 5.6
1991 443 27.0 16.4 62.5
1992 395 23.5 16.8 69.9
1993 407 24.0 17.0 68.3
1994 496 29.5 16.8 59.5
1995 449 26.5 16.9 61.5
1996 449 26.5 16.9 61.5
1997 463 26.5 17.5 62.9
1998 427 27.0 15.8 63.5
1999 466 25.0 18.6 70.2
2000 447 27.0 16.6 76.1
2001 458 26.0 17.6 84.1
2002 483 28.0 17.3 70.2
2003 483 28.0 17.3 70.2
2004 449 28.0 16.0 69.9
2005 443 28.0 15.8 72.5
2006 432 28.0 15.4 70.4
2007 437 28.0 15.6 71.9
2008 449 25.0 18.0 68.6
2009 438 27.0 16.2 67.8
2010 469 28.0 16.7 74.4
2011 487 28.9 16.8 72.3
2012 507 36.0 14.0 72.8
2013 459 31.0 14.8 69.9
2014 479 31.0 15.4 n/a
2015 483 30.0 16.1 56.7
2016 422 32.0 13.1 62.6
2017 416 32.5 12.8 58.2
2018 391 29.5 13.2 72.9
2019 437 30.0 14.5 68.2
2020 378 31.0 12.1 78.8
2021 351 25.0 14.0 73.8
2022 362 28.0 12.9 n/a
2023 310 25.0 12.4 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 Hinton Area Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,891 (18.1%) $8,548 (81.9%) $10,439

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hinton Area Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 368th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 338th of 368 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hinton Area Elementary)23.721.1
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Summers County Schools)24.826.4
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hinton Area Elementary)1718.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Summers County Schools)2322.2
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hinton Area Elementary)35.325
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Summers County Schools)30.128.7
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hinton Area Elementary)35.320.5
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Summers County Schools)36.627.6
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hinton Area Elementary)2028.6
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Summers County Schools)23.228.4
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hinton Area Elementary)29.330.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Summers County Schools)39.237.8
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Hinton Area Elementary)26.726.5
 0.2%
   5th Grade Science (Summers County Schools)3627
 9%
   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 Students437310
 29.1%
African American89
 12.5%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic36
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White387278
 28.2%
Two or More Races3816
 57.9%


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Students at Hinton Area Elementary are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic.

Hinton Area Elementary ranks in the bottom 0.3% of West Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended Hinton Area 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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