Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Summary:

Buckhannon Academy Elementary School is a public school serving 519 students in grades PK-5 in Buckhannon, West Virginia. The school is part of the Upshur County Schools district, which is ranked 50 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Buckhannon Academy's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally below the state and district averages across grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 64.1% compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, but have generally been in the bottom half of West Virginia elementary schools. In 2023-2024, the school ranked 181 out of 368 elementary schools and received a 3-star rating. Buckhannon Academy's performance on state assessments varies significantly by student subgroup, with the school's male students and special education students tending to perform better than the female students and low socioeconomic status students.

Compared to the nearby schools in the Upshur County district, Buckhannon Academy generally performs better than Rock Cave Elementary and Hodgesville Elementary, but lags behind French Creek Elementary, Washington District Elementary, and Tennerton Elementary in academic proficiency. Buckhannon Academy's per-student spending of $10,325 in 2018-2019 is lower than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 14.8 in 2022-2023 is higher than the nearby schools. The school also had a high percentage of students (67.92%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2020-2021, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 16 College Ave
       Buckhannon, WV  26201-2628


(304) 472-3310

District: Upshur County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,325 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.4%
African American:
1.9%
Hispanic:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.9% Help


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Compare Details Buckhannon Academy Elementary School ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Upshur County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.02. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Buckhannon Academy Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Upshur County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (94.4%), African American (1.9%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School is 15.4. 3 elementary schools in the Upshur County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School is $10,325. 5 elementary schools in the Upshur County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Buckhannon Academy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Buckhannon Academy Elementary School 181st of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Buckhannon Academy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Upshur County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Upshur County Schools 50th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 35.04 306th 427 28.3%
2011 49.67 205th 426 51.9%
2012 41.90 258th 426 39.4%
2013 45.47 238th 428 44.4%
2014 34.09 322nd 422 23.7%
2015 19.25 375th 408 8.1%
2016 13.94 383rd 402 4.7%
2017 31.27 309th 399 22.6%
2018 37.19 261st 392 33.4%
2019 30.18 294th 383 23.2%
2021 39.21 240th 380 36.8%
2022 32.97 266th 375 29.1%
2023 22.09 312th 368 15.2%
2024 48.02 181st 368 50.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.08 184th 218 15.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.15 194th 377 48.5%
2018 46.10 130th 258 49.6%
2019 36.19 122nd 185 34.1%
2023 56.56 66th 180 63.3%
2024 56.51 66th 183 63.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.03 275th 382 28.0%
2018 40.40 240th 368 34.8%
2021 45.51 186th 335 44.5%
2022 35.70 256th 347 26.2%
2023 21.23 305th 333 8.4%
2024 51.77 148th 336 56.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.80 15th 21 28.6%
2024 46.67 15th 26 42.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.26 275th 381 27.8%
2018 36.42 260th 366 29.0%
2019 29.79 264th 339 22.1%
2021 40.07 203rd 322 37.0%
2022 32.41 238th 325 26.8%
2023 25.62 265th 317 16.4%
2024 43.09 194th 316 38.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.84 57th 146 61.0%
2022 32.11 123rd 154 20.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.38 318th 382 16.8%
2018 38.40 239th 364 34.3%
2019 32.47 248th 338 26.6%
2021 39.63 206th 333 38.1%
2022 35.20 233rd 330 29.4%
2023 21.82 283rd 322 12.1%
2024 50.74 156th 325 52.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.35 156th 187 16.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.76 85th 156 45.5%
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Rank History for White students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.31 291st 382 23.8%
2018 35.45 261st 374 30.2%
2019 29.32 291st 373 22.0%
2021 41.04 218th 376 42.0%
2022 32.40 277th 373 25.7%
2023 23.83 312th 366 14.8%
2024 50.06 174th 367 52.6%
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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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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by a teacher
Saturday, June 5, 2021

Open Quote I have taught in several schools in West Virginia. This is an outstanding school and deserves and should have a much higher rating! Wonderful, knowledgeable staff that truly loves the students! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 627 7 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2010 614 5 2 9 0 0 1 0 631
2011 621 9 1 6 0 0 2 0 639
2012 644 3 1 6 0 0 4 0 658
2013 627 4 0 5 0 0 10 0 646
2014 601 4 1 10 0 0 10 0 626
2015 597 2 1 19 0 0 10 0 629
2016 561 2 3 15 0 0 11 0 592
2017 545 4 3 14 0 0 12 0 578
2018 521 4 3 18 0 0 8 0 554
2019 523 7 4 19 0 0 12 0 565
2020 527 8 6 13 0 0 10 0 564
2021 502 4 4 12 0 0 11 0 533
2022 662 6 8 12 0 0 20 0 708
2023 493 8 2 10 0 0 6 0 519
2024 488 10 4 8 0 0 7 0 517

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 Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 643 43.4 14.8 66.1
2010 631 41.7 15.1 65.3
2011 639 44.5 14.3 61.8
2012 658 42.3 15.5 66.7
2013 646 43.0 14.9 71.2
2014 626 41.0 15.2 n/a
2015 629 44.0 14.2 50.2
2016 592 43.0 13.7 58.6
2017 578 39.3 14.6 56.2
2018 554 35.1 15.7 71.1
2019 565 32.3 17.4 65.7
2020 564 35.3 15.9 65.8
2021 533 36.7 14.5 67.9
2022 708 35.5 19.9 n/a
2023 519 35.0 14.8 n/a
2024 517 33.5 15.4 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 Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 643 43.4 14.8 66.1
2010 631 41.7 15.1 65.3
2011 639 44.5 14.3 61.8
2012 658 42.3 15.5 66.7
2013 646 43.0 14.9 71.2
2014 626 41.0 15.2 n/a
2015 629 44.0 14.2 50.2
2016 592 43.0 13.7 58.6
2017 578 39.3 14.6 56.2
2018 554 35.1 15.7 71.1
2019 565 32.3 17.4 65.7
2020 564 35.3 15.9 65.8
2021 533 36.7 14.5 67.9
2022 708 35.5 19.9 n/a
2023 519 35.0 14.8 n/a
2024 517 33.5 15.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,242 (12.0%) $9,083 (88.0%) $10,325

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Buckhannon Academy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 294th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 312th of 368 Elementary schools
 8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Buckhannon Academy Elementary School)35.230.2
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Upshur County Schools)42.436.5
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Buckhannon Academy Elementary School)39.431.8
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Upshur County Schools)40.131.3
 8.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Buckhannon Academy Elementary School)47.827.9
 19.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Upshur County Schools)37.235
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Buckhannon Academy Elementary School)44.839.7
 5.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Upshur County Schools)40.337.4
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Buckhannon Academy Elementary School)30.922.7
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Upshur County Schools)33.326.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Buckhannon Academy Elementary School)32.433.3
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Upshur County Schools)33.736.3
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Buckhannon Academy Elementary School)26.518.2
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Upshur County Schools)25.423.7
 1.7%
   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 Students565519
 8.1%
African American78
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic1910
 47.4%
Pacific Islander00
White523493
 5.7%
Two or More Races126
 50%


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Students at Buckhannon Academy Elementary School are 94% White, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 517 students attended Buckhannon Academy Elementary School.

Buckhannon Academy Elementary School ranks 181st of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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