Is Dunlow Elementary School a good school?

Dunlow Elementary School ranks 242 nd of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dunlow Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 82 students attended Dunlow Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Dunlow Elementary School?

Students at Dunlow Elementary School are 100% White.

Dunlow Elementary School

Summary:

Dunlow Elementary School is a small public elementary school in Dunlow, West Virginia, serving 83 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Wayne County Schools district, which is ranked 15th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Dunlow Elementary School has a unique racial composition, with 100% of its students being White, in contrast to the more diverse student populations at nearby schools like Prichard Elementary School and Wayne Elementary School. The school's student performance on state assessments is mixed, with strong performance in 5th grade English Language Arts but struggles in 5th grade Mathematics. However, the school's rankings for specific student groups, such as female students and low socioeconomic status students, are relatively strong, with some rankings in the top 100 schools in the state.

Dunlow Elementary School's small size, with a low student-teacher ratio, may contribute to its unique dynamics and challenges. While the school's performance is mixed compared to the state and county averages, it generally outperforms the nearby schools in the Lincoln County and Mingo County school districts, which have lower overall rankings and student achievement. The school's fluctuating ranking and strong support for low-income students provide interesting insights into its overall performance and the factors that may be influencing it.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

32800 Route 152
Dunlow, WV 25511-8130

(304) 385-4376

District: Wayne County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
242^nd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,077

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 82

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dunlow Elementary School ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 9^th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Wayne County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.89. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (100%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dunlow Elementary School is 9.6, which is the 2^nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Wayne County Schools District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dunlow Elementary School is $14,077, which is the 2^nd highest among 10 elementary schools in the Wayne County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Dunlow Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Dunlow Elementary School 242^nd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Dunlow Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Wayne County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wayne County Schools 15^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Dunlow Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Dunlow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	52.68	201^st	420	52.1%
2010	34.51	313^th	427	26.7%
2011	46.48	228^th	426	46.5%
2012	37.72	290^th	426	31.9%
2013	42.63	254^th	428	40.7%
2014	55.70	152^nd	422	64.0%
2015	51.34	192^nd	408	52.9%
2016	70.81	77^th	402	80.8%
2017	58.21	152^nd	399	61.9%
2018	80.06	49^th	392	87.5%
2019	35.95	264^th	383	31.1%
2022	50.30	167^th	375	55.5%
2023	45.84	195^th	368	47.0%
2024	38.89	242^nd	368	34.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Dunlow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	31.87	294^th	377	22.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Dunlow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	62.24	118^th	382	69.1%
2018	77.21	43^rd	368	88.3%
2024	64.21	80^th	336	76.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Dunlow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	77.73	47^th	381	87.7%
2024	62.74	93^rd	316	70.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Dunlow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	32.06	296^th	382	22.5%
2018	57.74	146^th	364	59.9%
2024	12.47	314^th	325	3.4%

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Rank History for White students at Dunlow Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	54.41	160^th	382	58.1%
2018	79.16	49^th	374	86.9%
2019	34.80	263^rd	373	29.5%
2022	48.58	179^th	373	52.0%
2023	44.11	203^rd	366	44.5%
2024	37.27	253^rd	367	31.1%

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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 Dunlow 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	125	125
1990	118	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
1991	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
1992	106	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	106
1993	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1994	97	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1995	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
1996	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
1997	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1998	107	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
1999	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2000	109	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	109
2001	119	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	119
2002	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2003	121	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	121
2004	123	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	123
2005	107	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2006	99	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
2007	93	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	94
2008	101	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
2009	105	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	110
2010	96	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	101
2011	99	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	104
2012	94	2	0	3	0	0	0	0	99
2013	97	1	0	3	0	0	0	0	101
2014	103	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	104
2015	87	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	88
2016	89	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	91
2017	87	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	89
2018	96	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	97
2019	92	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	92
2020	78	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	78
2021	82	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	82
2022	86	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	86
2023	83	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	83
2024	82	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	82

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 Dunlow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	125	8.0	15.6	n/a
1990	118	7.0	16.8	66.9
1991	105	6.0	17.5	56.2
1992	106	5.5	19.2	61.3
1993	101	6.0	16.8	77.2
1994	97	5.5	17.6	55.7
1995	105	6.0	17.5	65.7
1996	105	6.0	17.5	65.7
1997	101	7.8	12.9	67.3
1998	107	8.2	13.0	62.6
1999	110	8.1	13.6	89.1
2000	109	7.9	13.8	89.9
2001	119	8.0	14.9	89.1
2002	121	9.0	13.4	62
2003	121	9.0	13.4	62
2004	123	7.9	15.6	80.5
2005	107	8.1	13.2	81.3
2006	101	8.1	12.5	72.3
2007	94	8.1	11.6	74.5
2008	103	9.1	11.3	82.5
2009	110	9.1	12.1	82.7
2010	101	8.8	11.4	81.2
2011	104	8.6	12.0	79.8
2012	99	8.5	11.6	87.9
2013	101	10.0	10.0	79.2
2014	104	10.0	10.3	n/a
2015	88	10.0	8.8	53.4
2016	91	9.0	10.1	65.9
2017	89	8.0	11.1	53.9
2018	97	9.2	10.5	87.6
2019	92	7.2	12.7	70.7
2020	78	7.0	11.1	83.3
2021	82	7.0	11.7	57.3
2022	86	8.0	10.7	n/a
2023	83	8.0	10.3	n/a
2024	82	8.5	9.6	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 Dunlow Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	125	8.0	15.6	n/a
1990	118	7.0	16.8	66.9
1991	105	6.0	17.5	56.2
1992	106	5.5	19.2	61.3
1993	101	6.0	16.8	77.2
1994	97	5.5	17.6	55.7
1995	105	6.0	17.5	65.7
1996	105	6.0	17.5	65.7
1997	101	7.8	12.9	67.3
1998	107	8.2	13.0	62.6
1999	110	8.1	13.6	89.1
2000	109	7.9	13.8	89.9
2001	119	8.0	14.9	89.1
2002	121	9.0	13.4	62
2003	121	9.0	13.4	62
2004	123	7.9	15.6	80.5
2005	107	8.1	13.2	81.3
2006	101	8.1	12.5	72.3
2007	94	8.1	11.6	74.5
2008	103	9.1	11.3	82.5
2009	110	9.1	12.1	82.7
2010	101	8.8	11.4	81.2
2011	104	8.6	12.0	79.8
2012	99	8.5	11.6	87.9
2013	101	10.0	10.0	79.2
2014	104	10.0	10.3	n/a
2015	88	10.0	8.8	53.4
2016	91	9.0	10.1	65.9
2017	89	8.0	11.1	53.9
2018	97	9.2	10.5	87.6
2019	92	7.2	12.7	70.7
2020	78	7.0	11.1	83.3
2021	82	7.0	11.7	57.3
2022	86	8.0	10.7	n/a
2023	83	8.0	10.3	n/a
2024	82	8.5	9.6	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Dunlow Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,116 (15.0%)	$11,961 (85.0%)	$14,077

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dunlow Elementary School

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 264^th of 383 Elementary schools	Ranks 195^th of 368 Elementary schools	15.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Dunlow Elementary School)	25	20	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Schools)	55.5	45.3	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	47.3	45.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dunlow Elementary School)	33.3	60	26.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County Schools)	51.5	44.4	7.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	48.8	44.2	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dunlow Elementary School)	33.3	40	6.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wayne County Schools)	48.9	40.6	8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	40	38.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dunlow Elementary School)	50	50
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wayne County Schools)	55.9	49.5	6.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	47.2	44.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Dunlow Elementary School)	41.7	20	21.7%
5th Grade Science (Wayne County Schools)	32.6	32.4	0.2%
5th Grade Science (West Virginia)	35.4	30.8	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	92	83	9.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	92	83	9.8%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Dunlow 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 Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dunlow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	32800 Route 152	Dunlow	25511	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 385-4376	82	9	9.6		82 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.9	242^nd of 368 public elementary schools	34.2%		45.8	195^th of 368 public elementary schools	47.0%	47	45.5		18.2				45.5		50.0				27.3		$14,077	$2,116	$11,961
Genoa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21269 Route 152	Genoa	25517	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 385-4421	49	9	5.7		49 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$15,838	$2,414	$13,425
Crum Pre K-8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	150 Crum Rd	Crum	25669	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 393-3200	219	21	10.4		214 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	66.1	99^th of 368 public elementary schools	73.1%		34.1	262^nd of 368 public elementary schools	28.8%	163	52.4	52.0	43.8	65.0	52.2	52.9	57.1	36.0	50.0	75.0	52.2	55.9	37.5	32.4	$13,606	$2,269	$11,337
East Lynn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	19594 E Lynn Rd	East Lynn	25512	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 849-3171	127	12	10.5		126 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	60.9	125^th of 368 public elementary schools	66.0%		27.8	295^th of 368 public elementary schools	19.8%	170	66.7	81.3	45.0				61.9	50.0	35.0				20.0		$13,760	$2,350	$11,410
Fort Gay Pre K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1 Viking Dr	Fort Gay	25514	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 648-5404	505	42	12.0		493 (97.6%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.4%)	33	268^th of 368 public elementary schools	27.2%		28.7	291^st of 368 public elementary schools	20.9%	23	53.5	48.8	21.1	15.2	13.3	21.0	44.2	43.9	38.6	34.8	20.0	38.7	19.3	24.6	$11,473	$1,822	$9,651
Ranger Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	59 Vanatters Crk	Ranger	25557	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 778-3454	73	8	9.1		68 (93.2%)	5 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)		23.1						23.1							$17,664	$3,520	$14,144
Kermit Pre K8	Public	PK, KG-8	300 Blue Devil Ln	Kermit	25674	Mingo County	Mingo County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 393-4130	295	22	13.4		288 (97.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	64.9	105^th of 368 public elementary schools	71.5%		67.3	97^th of 368 public elementary schools	73.6%	8	57.1	71.4	28.0	52.6	33.3	17.0	66.7	60.7	40.0	57.9	20.8	40.8	20.0	23.8	$11,672	$1,747	$9,925
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	80 McGinnis Drive	Wayne	25570	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 272-6342	455	39	11.6		443 (97.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	53.3	161^st of 368 public elementary schools	56.3%		51	168^th of 368 public elementary schools	54.3%	7	50.0	35.6	40.7				53.3	49.3	50.0				37.0		$12,421	$1,624	$10,797
Harts Pk-8	Public	PK, KG-8	1246 McClellan Hwy	Harts	25524	Lincoln County	Lincoln County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 855-3173	301	28	10.7		296 (98.3%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	48.1	179^th of 368 public elementary schools	51.4%		49.2	179^th of 368 public elementary schools	51.4%		50.0	69.0	41.2	31.0	57.1	28.6	55.6	69.0	32.4	27.6	45.7	28.6	8.8	2.9	$13,124	$2,351	$10,772
Hugh Dingess Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	29 Hugh Dingess Elementary Sch	Harts	25524	Lincoln County	Logan County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 855-6600	97	9	10.4		95 (97.9%)	2 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24.1	311^th of 368 public elementary schools	15.5%		24.2	309^th of 368 public elementary schools	16.0%	2	33.3	30.8					40.0	38.5							$15,512	$2,706	$12,806

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