Glade Elementary School

Summary:

Glade Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cowen, West Virginia, serving 378 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Webster County Schools district, which is ranked 45 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Glade Elementary consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores for mathematics, English language arts, and science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in mathematics ranged from 15.4% for 6th grade to 53.3% for 4th grade, while the state averages were 30.9% and 47.6%, respectively. The school's performance in English language arts was also below state and district levels. Glade Elementary has been ranked in the bottom quarter of West Virginia elementary schools for several years, with a ranking as low as 372 out of 383 schools in 2018-2019. The school's SchoolDigger rating has been 1 or 2 stars out of 5 for most of the past decade, indicating poor overall performance compared to other schools in the state.

Glade Elementary's academic performance is significantly lower than that of nearby schools, such as Webster Springs Elementary and Sutton Elementary, which are both in the top half of West Virginia elementary schools in terms of rankings and test scores. Additionally, Glade Elementary has a much higher percentage of white students (over 99%) compared to the state and nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. Despite having relatively high per-student spending and a low student-teacher ratio, the school's underperformance suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as curriculum, teaching quality, and school leadership, may be contributing to the challenges faced by Glade Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 25 Mill St
       Cowen, WV  26206-8574


(304) 226-5353

District: Webster County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
290th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,427 Help


Students who attend Glade Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Webster County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.7%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Glade Elementary School ranks worse than 78.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Glade Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Webster County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (99.7%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Glade Elementary School is 14.4, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Webster County Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Glade Elementary School is $11,427, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Webster County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Glade Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Glade Elementary School 290th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Glade Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Webster County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster County Schools 45th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Glade Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Glade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 12.06 412th 420 1.9%
2010 35.55 297th 427 30.4%
2011 50.11 198th 426 53.5%
2012 45.20 236th 426 44.6%
2013 48.01 217th 428 49.3%
2014 42.07 265th 422 37.2%
2015 43.15 249th 408 39.0%
2016 22.79 347th 402 13.7%
2017 22.79 357th 399 10.5%
2018 19.35 364th 392 7.1%
2019 13.59 372nd 383 2.9%
2021 23.13 331st 380 12.9%
2022 21.78 329th 375 12.3%
2023 35.05 256th 368 30.4%
2024 28.06 290th 368 21.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Glade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.73 344th 377 8.8%
2018 20.11 243rd 258 5.8%
2019 7.56 185th 185 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Glade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.00 332nd 382 13.1%
2018 26.17 328th 368 10.9%
2021 37.45 230th 335 31.3%
2022 35.92 254th 347 26.8%
2023 43.34 195th 333 41.4%
2024 38.15 225th 336 33.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Glade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.01 259th 381 32.0%
2018 19.59 341st 366 6.8%
2019 21.39 303rd 339 10.6%
2021 22.65 284th 322 11.8%
2022 25.79 266th 325 18.2%
2023 34.72 226th 317 28.7%
2024 29.01 254th 316 19.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Glade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.51 129th 146 11.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Glade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.18 371st 382 2.9%
2018 22.01 329th 364 9.6%
2019 12.93 328th 338 3.0%
2021 30.12 258th 333 22.5%
2022 24.40 280th 330 15.2%
2023 34.49 232nd 322 28.0%
2024 29.33 256th 325 21.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Glade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.27 152nd 187 18.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Glade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.26 120th 156 23.1%
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Rank History for White students at Glade Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.27 337th 382 11.8%
2018 20.38 346th 374 7.5%
2019 13.25 365th 373 2.1%
2021 22.13 335th 376 10.9%
2022 21.40 326th 373 12.6%
2023 34.06 264th 366 27.9%
2024 27.03 295th 367 19.6%
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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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Glade 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 786 786
1990 779 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1991 749 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 750
1992 738 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1993 705 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1994 688 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1995 663 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1996 663 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1997 648 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1998 633 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 620 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 620
2000 621 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2001 637 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2002 648 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2003 648 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2004 341 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2005 338 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2006 349 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2007 335 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2008 327 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 323 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2010 332 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 335
2011 316 5 0 4 0 0 0 0 325
2012 307 3 0 4 0 0 0 0 314
2013 320 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 324
2014 327 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 331
2015 432 6 0 4 0 0 1 0 443
2016 397 9 0 5 0 0 0 0 411
2017 405 7 0 4 0 0 0 0 416
2018 399 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 406
2019 391 6 0 1 0 0 0 0 398
2020 399 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 402
2021 358 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 362
2022 368 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 369
2023 377 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 378

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 Glade Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 786 55.0 14.2 n/a
1990 780 52.0 15.0 51.9
1991 750 49.0 15.3 49.6
1992 738 48.6 15.1 63.4
1993 705 45.0 15.7 67.8
1994 691 48.6 14.2 62.2
1995 666 43.8 15.2 69.5
1996 666 43.8 15.2 69.5
1997 651 45.1 14.4 72.2
1998 633 45.1 14.0 74.1
1999 620 43.0 14.4 79
2000 621 43.3 14.3 83.6
2001 637 44.4 14.3 77.7
2002 648 44.7 14.5 73.1
2003 648 44.7 14.5 73.1
2004 342 25.4 13.5 67.8
2005 340 23.9 14.2 70.9
2006 353 23.9 14.8 67.4
2007 339 20.4 16.6 64.6
2008 331 18.6 17.8 64.4
2009 325 19.6 16.6 64.6
2010 335 22.2 15.0 75.2
2011 325 23.9 13.5 70.2
2012 314 24.0 13.0 70.7
2013 324 20.5 15.7 58
2014 331 21.0 15.7 n/a
2015 443 29.0 15.2 56.2
2016 411 29.0 14.1 64
2017 416 27.4 15.1 74.5
2018 406 26.4 15.3 70.7
2019 398 26.2 15.1 69.1
2020 402 26.2 15.3 68.4
2021 362 26.2 13.8 69.1
2022 369 25.2 14.6 n/a
2023 378 26.2 14.4 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 Glade Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 786 55.0 14.2 n/a
1990 780 52.0 15.0 51.9
1991 750 49.0 15.3 49.6
1992 738 48.6 15.1 63.4
1993 705 45.0 15.7 67.8
1994 691 48.6 14.2 62.2
1995 666 43.8 15.2 69.5
1996 666 43.8 15.2 69.5
1997 651 45.1 14.4 72.2
1998 633 45.1 14.0 74.1
1999 620 43.0 14.4 79
2000 621 43.3 14.3 83.6
2001 637 44.4 14.3 77.7
2002 648 44.7 14.5 73.1
2003 648 44.7 14.5 73.1
2004 342 25.4 13.5 67.8
2005 340 23.9 14.2 70.9
2006 353 23.9 14.8 67.4
2007 339 20.4 16.6 64.6
2008 331 18.6 17.8 64.4
2009 325 19.6 16.6 64.6
2010 335 22.2 15.0 75.2
2011 325 23.9 13.5 70.2
2012 314 24.0 13.0 70.7
2013 324 20.5 15.7 58
2014 331 21.0 15.7 n/a
2015 443 29.0 15.2 56.2
2016 411 29.0 14.1 64
2017 416 27.4 15.1 74.5
2018 406 26.4 15.3 70.7
2019 398 26.2 15.1 69.1
2020 402 26.2 15.3 68.4
2021 362 26.2 13.8 69.1
2022 369 25.2 14.6 n/a
2023 378 26.2 14.4 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 Glade Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,080 (18.2%) $9,348 (81.8%) $11,427

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Glade 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 372nd of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 256th of 368 Elementary schools
 27.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Glade Elementary School)45.254.3
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Webster County Schools)38.857.8
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Glade Elementary School)35.740
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Schools)37.843.7
 5.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Glade Elementary School)2030
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Schools)19.228.1
 8.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Glade Elementary School)21.828
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Schools)22.230.5
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Glade Elementary School)1412.2
 1.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Schools)27.635.9
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Glade Elementary School)2817.1
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Schools)42.938.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Glade Elementary School)222.4
 19.6%
   5th Grade Science (Webster County Schools)33.720.5
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Glade Elementary School)11.839.5
 27.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Webster County Schools)26.635.3
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)34.430.2
 4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Glade Elementary School)29.458.1
 28.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Webster County Schools)36.252.9
 16.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)45.345.4
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students398378
 5%
African American61
 83.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White391377
 3.6%
Two or More Races00


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Frequently Asked Questions about Glade Elementary School

Glade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 21.2% of West Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 378 students attended Glade Elementary School.

Students at Glade Elementary School are 100% White.

Students who attend Glade Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Webster County High School


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