Wirt County Primary Center

Summary:

Wirt County Primary Center is an elementary school in Elizabeth, West Virginia, serving 338 students in grades PK-4. The school is part of the Wood County Schools district, which is ranked 25th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Wirt County Primary Center has a significantly higher percentage of white students (99.41%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with 3rd-grade math proficiency (65.6%) higher than the state average, but 4th-grade math proficiency (38.6%) lower. Similarly, 3rd-grade ELA proficiency (45.3%) was slightly lower than the state average, while 4th-grade ELA proficiency (31.6%) was significantly lower. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 91st out of 375 West Virginia elementary schools (4 stars) in 2021-2022 to a low of 405th out of 422 (0 stars) in 2013-2014. In the most recent year, the school ranked 220th out of 368 and received a 2-star rating.

Wirt County Primary Center's performance varies across different student subgroups. The school has performed well for male students, ranking 74th out of 322 in 2022-2023 (4 stars), but has struggled with special education students, ranking 133rd out of 183 in 2023-2024 (1 star). The school has also performed well for low socioeconomic status students, ranking 60th out of 347 in 2021-2022 (4 stars). Compared to nearby schools in the Wood County Schools district, such as Criss Elementary School and Gihon Elementary School, Wirt County Primary Center's academic performance is generally lower.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 438 Schoolview Street
       Elizabeth, WV  26143-0220


(304) 275-4263

District: Wirt County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
220th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,027 Help


Students who attend Wirt County Primary Center usually attend:

Middle:    Wirt County Middle School
High:    Wirt County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.4%
Hispanic:
0.3%
Two or more races:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wirt County Primary Center ranks worse than 59.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.4%), Hispanic (0.3%), two or more races (0.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wirt County Primary Center is 11.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wirt County Primary Center is $12,027.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wirt County Primary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Wirt County Primary Center 220th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Wirt County Primary Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wirt County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wirt County Schools 25th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wirt County Primary Center

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Rank History for all students at Wirt County Primary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 11.44 414th 420 1.4%
2010 17.41 407th 427 4.7%
2011 22.76 388th 426 8.9%
2012 30.53 348th 426 18.3%
2013 29.84 352nd 428 17.8%
2014 15.40 405th 422 4.0%
2015 31.22 319th 408 21.8%
2016 26.35 338th 402 15.9%
2017 34.66 287th 399 28.1%
2018 45.83 216th 392 44.9%
2019 23.52 333rd 383 13.1%
2021 57.30 129th 380 66.1%
2022 67.12 91st 375 75.7%
2023 61.07 123rd 368 66.6%
2024 42.88 220th 368 40.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wirt County Primary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.37 113th 218 48.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wirt County Primary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.81 307th 377 18.6%
2018 25.30 227th 258 12.0%
2019 20.87 169th 185 8.6%
2023 60.99 53rd 180 70.6%
2024 34.03 133rd 183 27.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wirt County Primary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.07 245th 382 35.9%
2018 41.33 236th 368 35.9%
2021 67.16 61st 335 81.8%
2022 68.43 60th 347 82.7%
2023 58.05 113th 333 66.1%
2024 56.10 120th 336 64.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Wirt County Primary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 41.52 249th 381 34.6%
2018 49.26 190th 366 48.1%
2019 18.50 314th 339 7.4%
2021 59.04 105th 322 67.4%
2022 63.82 92nd 325 71.7%
2023 52.12 141st 317 55.5%
2024 43.37 190th 316 39.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wirt County Primary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.24 114th 146 21.9%
2022 41.42 90th 154 41.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wirt County Primary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.57 293rd 382 23.3%
2018 45.50 194th 364 46.7%
2019 33.31 246th 338 27.2%
2021 53.84 131st 333 60.7%
2022 65.61 83rd 330 74.8%
2023 66.66 74th 322 77.0%
2024 39.47 213th 325 34.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wirt County Primary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.52 285th 382 25.4%
2018 44.27 211th 374 43.6%
2019 22.67 326th 373 12.6%
2021 56.71 130th 376 65.4%
2022 66.14 97th 373 74.0%
2023 58.31 129th 366 64.8%
2024 39.87 235th 367 36.0%
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.

Wirt County Primary Center Test Scores
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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wirt County Primary Center

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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 495 495
1990 493 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1991 491 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 533 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1993 463 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1994 423 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1995 450 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1996 450 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1997 435 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1998 447 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 453 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2000 435 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
2001 431 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 390 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2003 390 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2004 361 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2005 375 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 380 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2007 380 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2008 372 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2009 329 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2010 343 2 0 1 0 0 1 0 347
2011 356 2 0 6 0 0 7 0 371
2012 384 2 0 4 0 0 7 0 397
2013 410 1 0 6 0 0 5 0 422
2014 416 0 0 5 0 0 6 0 427
2015 438 0 0 5 0 0 8 0 451
2016 442 0 0 6 1 0 10 0 459
2017 432 0 0 2 1 0 8 0 443
2018 443 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 449
2019 427 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 433
2020 404 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 410
2021 373 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 375
2022 342 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 345
2023 336 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 338

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 Wirt County Primary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 495 27.0 18.3 n/a
1990 494 28.0 17.6 41.3
1991 494 27.0 18.2 41.5
1992 537 28.0 19.1 43.6
1993 466 25.0 18.6 40.3
1994 425 26.0 16.3 44.7
1995 451 27.5 16.4 52.3
1996 451 27.5 16.4 52.3
1997 435 29.5 14.7 49
1998 447 31.0 14.4 52.3
1999 453 31.5 14.4 59.8
2000 437 33.5 13.0 61.6
2001 433 33.0 13.1 57.7
2002 390 30.0 13.0 64.4
2003 390 30.0 13.0 64.4
2004 362 30.3 11.9 59.1
2005 377 31.4 12.0 57
2006 381 28.0 13.6 55.6
2007 382 30.5 12.5 56.3
2008 373 29.5 12.6 52.5
2009 331 27.6 12.0 60.7
2010 347 28.0 12.3 63.1
2011 371 30.6 12.1 60.9
2012 397 28.0 14.1 66.8
2013 422 29.0 14.5 45.7
2014 427 28.0 15.2 n/a
2015 451 29.0 15.5 48.3
2016 459 31.0 14.8 55.1
2017 443 30.4 14.5 45.8
2018 449 30.4 14.7 66.8
2019 433 30.7 14.1 55.2
2020 410 29.7 13.8 58.3
2021 375 30.4 12.3 58.1
2022 345 31.3 11.0 n/a
2023 338 29.3 11.5 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 Wirt County Primary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 495 27.0 18.3 n/a
1990 494 28.0 17.6 41.3
1991 494 27.0 18.2 41.5
1992 537 28.0 19.1 43.6
1993 466 25.0 18.6 40.3
1994 425 26.0 16.3 44.7
1995 451 27.5 16.4 52.3
1996 451 27.5 16.4 52.3
1997 435 29.5 14.7 49
1998 447 31.0 14.4 52.3
1999 453 31.5 14.4 59.8
2000 437 33.5 13.0 61.6
2001 433 33.0 13.1 57.7
2002 390 30.0 13.0 64.4
2003 390 30.0 13.0 64.4
2004 362 30.3 11.9 59.1
2005 377 31.4 12.0 57
2006 381 28.0 13.6 55.6
2007 382 30.5 12.5 56.3
2008 373 29.5 12.6 52.5
2009 331 27.6 12.0 60.7
2010 347 28.0 12.3 63.1
2011 371 30.6 12.1 60.9
2012 397 28.0 14.1 66.8
2013 422 29.0 14.5 45.7
2014 427 28.0 15.2 n/a
2015 451 29.0 15.5 48.3
2016 459 31.0 14.8 55.1
2017 443 30.4 14.5 45.8
2018 449 30.4 14.7 66.8
2019 433 30.7 14.1 55.2
2020 410 29.7 13.8 58.3
2021 375 30.4 12.3 58.1
2022 345 31.3 11.0 n/a
2023 338 29.3 11.5 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 Wirt County Primary Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,857 (15.4%) $10,170 (84.6%) $12,027

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wirt County Primary Center

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 333rd of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 123rd of 368 Elementary schools
 53.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Primary Center)28.865.5
 36.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Schools)28.865.5
 36.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Primary Center)21.338.2
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Schools)21.338.2
 17%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Primary Center)48.648.1
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wirt County Schools)48.648.1
 0.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Primary Center)4050
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wirt County Schools)4050
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students433338
 21.9%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic11
Pacific Islander00
White427336
 21.3%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wirt County Primary Center

Wirt County Primary Center ranks 220th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wirt County Primary Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wirt County Middle School
High : Wirt County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Wirt County Primary Center.

Students at Wirt County Primary Center are 99% White.


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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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