Summary:
Roanoke, West Virginia, is home to a single public elementary school, Roanoke Elementary School, which serves 157 students in grades PK through 5 within the Lewis County Schools district.
For parents, the most important takeaway is that Roanoke Elementary is a clear standout in an otherwise struggling district. While Lewis County Schools ranks in the bottom quartile of West Virginia districts (13th percentile), Roanoke Elementary has climbed to the 61st percentile statewide, jumping 50 positions in just two years—from 190th to 140th out of 355 schools. The school's greatest strength is mathematics, where 55.1% of all students are proficient, nearly double the district rate (28.7%) and well above the state average (39.4%). Fifth graders are particularly strong, with 65.2% proficient in math and 56.5% proficient in science—both roughly 22 percentage points above state averages. The school also shows a remarkable "growth model" pattern: 3rd graders start below state averages in both math and ELA, but by 5th grade they exceed state averages by 21.2 and 5.5 points respectively, demonstrating the school's effectiveness at accelerating learning.
However, there are areas to watch. Overall ELA proficiency (46.4%) trails the state average (47.6%), and 3rd grade ELA is a concern at just 30% proficiency. The school's science scores improved dramatically in one year, jumping from 29.6% to 56.5% proficiency, which may reflect a new curriculum or a strong cohort. With a favorable 14:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $12,082, Roanoke Elementary appears to use its resources efficiently. This small, rural school proves that size and district performance don't dictate outcomes—it's a model of excellence worth studying for other schools facing similar challenges.
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