Summary:
Lesage, West Virginia, is served by a single elementary school, Cox Landing Elementary School, which enrolls 206 students in grades Pre-K through 5th grade within the Cabell County Schools district.
For parents considering this area, Cox Landing Elementary School stands out as a strong and rapidly improving institution. The school has climbed from a state ranking of 109th in 2023-2024 to 81st in 2025-2026, placing it in the top quarter of all West Virginia elementary schools. Academically, it consistently outperforms both district and state averages. In mathematics, 54% of students are proficient compared to 42.8% for the district and 39.4% statewide. In English Language Arts, 59.8% are proficient versus 52.9% for the district and 47.6% for the state. The most impressive result is in 5th-grade science, where 72% of students are proficient—more than double the state average of 34.6% and well above the district's 43.6%. The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1, which supports individualized attention.
One notable pattern is a "4th grade dip," where proficiency drops significantly in both math (from 58.1% in 3rd grade to 38.7%) and ELA (from 61.3% to 45.2%) before rebounding strongly in 5th grade (68% math, 76% ELA). This suggests a potential area for targeted support. However, the overall trajectory is highly positive, with 5th graders performing exceptionally well and the school showing consistent year-over-year improvement. With per-student spending of $12,351, the school appears to use resources efficiently to achieve above-average results. While free/reduced lunch data is unavailable, the school's academic success and rapid ranking improvement make it a compelling choice for families in the Lesage area.
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