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Prichard Elementary School

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Prichard Elementary School ranks 215 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

215^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 39% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Prichard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 144 students in grades PK-5 in Prichard, West Virginia. The school is part of the Wayne County Schools district, which is ranked 23 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Prichard Elementary has shown a mixed performance on state assessments, with some strong years, such as ranking 80th out of 375 elementary schools in the state in 2021-2022, as well as lower-performing years, ranking as low as 292nd out of 392 schools in 2017-2018. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students performing much better than male students. Additionally, Prichard Elementary struggles with its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations, ranking in the bottom 20% of schools in the state for these groups. The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 10% of West Virginia elementary schools for this metric in 2021-2022, likely contributes to the academic challenges it faces.

When compared to other elementary schools in the Wayne County and nearby Cabell County districts, Prichard Elementary generally underperforms, with projected test scores in both math and English language arts lagging behind the district and state averages across all grade levels. The school's fluctuating academic performance and significant disparities in subgroup outcomes suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address these challenges and improve outcomes for all students.

130

Students ?

13.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,247

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 Prichard Rd
Prichard, WV 25555-7697

(304) 486-5096

District: Wayne County Schools

Students who attend Prichard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Buffalo Middle School
High:	Spring Valley High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.4%

African American:

3.1%

Two or more races:

1.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 39th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 33 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 11 pts below the West Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school43%

District avg46%

West Virginia avg46%

215^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 33 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 9Elementary Schools in the Wayne County Schools

23^rd of 55Wayne County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	41.4	215 of 355	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.7	200 of 368	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	60.6	124 of 368	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.3	80 of 375	78.7%	★★★★☆
2021	65.7	92 of 380	75.8%	★★★★☆
2019	52.6	167 of 383	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.6	292 of 392	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	45.7	230 of 399	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	63.6	117 of 402	70.9%	★★★★☆
2015	62.4	113 of 408	72.3%	★★★★☆
2014	71.3	69 of 422	83.6%	★★★★☆
2013	66.5	95 of 428	77.8%	★★★★☆
2012	27.6	365 of 426	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	26.0	361 of 426	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	30.5	348 of 427	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	43.2	266 of 420	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	19.3	83 of 98	15.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	68.3	83 of 325	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	36.0	233 of 339	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	33.7	275 of 366	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	43.4	237 of 381	37.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	23.2	129 of 156	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	26.7	275 of 328	16.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	50.1	161 of 336	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	78.8	33 of 347	90.5%	★★★★★
2021	80.5	22 of 335	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	44.6	221 of 368	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.3	182 of 382	52.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	37.5	201 of 305	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.8	171 of 325	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.8	162 of 322	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.2	71 of 333	78.7%	★★★★☆
2019	57.2	125 of 338	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	33.9	272 of 364	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	49.4	189 of 382	50.5%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	32.4	293 of 377	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	193 of 353	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.3	203 of 367	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	59.2	127 of 366	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.2	83 of 373	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	67.1	90 of 376	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	53.1	163 of 373	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	32.3	280 of 374	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	46.1	214 of 382	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2022)74th percentile-4 vs school

White (2025)45th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)34th percentile-5 vs school

Special Education (2017)22nd percentile-20 vs school

Hispanic (2017)17th percentile-25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)16th percentile-23 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)15th percentile-27 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Science56%+23 vs state

Mathematics46%-3 vs state

English Language Arts37%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2025)						WV Assessment English Language Arts (2025)						WV Assessment Science (2025)		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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Prichard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	500 Prichard Rd	Prichard	25555	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 486-5096	130	10	13.0		124 (95.4%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	41.4	215^th of 355 public elementary schools	39.4%		45.7	200^th of 368 public elementary schools	45.7%	15	38.1	61.1	37.5				28.6	44.4	37.5				56.3		$11,247	$797	$10,449
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	440	36	12.2		430 (97.7%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	29	281^st of 355 public elementary schools	20.8%		33	268^th of 368 public elementary schools	27.2%	13	22.0	42.5	58.7	17.7	27.9	12.5	12.2	37.5	39.1	49.0	27.9	20.0	23.9	12.5	$11,473	$1,822	$9,651
Buffalo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	331 Buffalo Creek Rd	Kenova	25530	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 429-2911	402	27	14.8		375 (93.3%)	15 (3.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.0%)	58.5	132^nd of 355 public elementary schools	62.8%		60.5	126^th of 368 public elementary schools	65.8%	6	67.4	55.7	32.7				49.0	60.7	50.0				34.6		$11,516	$836	$10,680
Wayne Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	80 McGinnis Drive	Wayne	25570	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 272-6342	444	35	12.6		433 (97.5%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.6%)	32	264^th of 355 public elementary schools	25.6%		53.3	161^st of 368 public elementary schools	56.3%	103	44.0	36.5	34.3				41.3	50.8	38.4				26.0		$12,421	$1,624	$10,797
Lavalette Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1150 Beech Fork Road	Lavalette	25535	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 525-3221	245	21	11.6		232 (94.7%)	4 (1.6%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	40.1	223^rd of 355 public elementary schools	37.2%		47.9	182^nd of 368 public elementary schools	50.5%	41	38.2	54.2	29.4				50.0	41.7	44.1				35.3		$12,444	$1,008	$11,436
Genoa Elementary School	Public	K-5	21269 Route 152	Genoa	25517	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 385-4421	48	7	6.8		48 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	30.0						40.0								$15,838	$2,414	$13,425
Ceredo-Kenova Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1 Wonder Ln	Kenova	25530	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 453-1521	632	37	17.0		613 (97.0%)	11 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	62.3	110^th of 355 public elementary schools	69.0%		79.3	52^nd of 368 public elementary schools	85.9%	58	54.6	58.8	51.2				36.4	60.0	59.3				41.9		$10,532	$959	$9,573
Kellogg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4415 Piedmont Rd	Huntington	25704	Wayne County	Wayne County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 429-4441	328	23	14.2		297 (90.5%)	10 (3.0%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	76.1	59^th of 355 public elementary schools	83.4%		70.1	86^th of 368 public elementary schools	76.6%	27	62.3	69.8	63.8				49.1	55.8	60.3				50.0		$10,262	$1,027	$9,235
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	124	11	11.2		124 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43.1	205^th of 355 public elementary schools	42.3%		60.9	125^th of 368 public elementary schools	66.0%	80	30.0	72.2	30.8				35.0	72.2	46.2				23.1		$13,760	$2,350	$11,410
Central City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2100 Washington Ave	Huntington	25704	Cabell County	Cabell County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 528-5231	408	33	12.3		313 (76.7%)	25 (6.1%)	13 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (13.5%)	34.5	249^th of 355 public elementary schools	29.9%		31.3	272^nd of 368 public elementary schools	26.1%	23	40.4	65.9	31.8				35.1	43.2	38.6				27.3		$13,043	$2,853	$10,190

Frequently Asked Questions about Prichard Elementary School

How many students attend Prichard Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 130 students attended Prichard Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Prichard Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Buffalo Middle School
High : Spring Valley High School

What district is Prichard Elementary School in?

Wayne County Schools

Is Prichard Elementary School a good school?

Prichard Elementary School ranks 215^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Prichard Elementary School?

Students at Prichard Elementary School are 95% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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