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Little Birch Elementary School

Q: Is Little Birch Elementary School a good school?

Little Birch Elementary School ranks 157 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Q: How many students attend Little Birch Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 83 students attended Little Birch Elementary School.

Q: What is the racial makeup of Little Birch Elementary School?

Students at Little Birch Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Q: What schools do graduates of Little Birch Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Little Birch Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Braxton County Middle School High : Braxton County High School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

157^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 56% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Little Birch Elementary School is a small, rural school in Sutton, WV, serving 83 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Braxton County Schools district. This tiny school has become one of the most impressive success stories in West Virginia, climbing from the bottom 1% of schools statewide in 2018-2019 to the 56th percentile by 2025-2026—a remarkable turnaround that earned it a 3-star rating.

What makes Little Birch stand out is its exceptionally personalized learning environment. With a student-teacher ratio of just 8.7:1—nearly half that of Sutton Elementary (15:1) and Glade Elementary (15.1:1)—your child is likely to receive far more individual attention here than at most nearby schools. The school also invests heavily in its students, spending $13,595 per pupil, which is higher than most regional peers. This investment appears to be paying off: in 2025-2026, Little Birch students scored 48.5% proficient in math and 51.5% in English Language Arts, significantly outpacing both district and state averages. The school now ranks third among the five elementary schools in Braxton County, behind Sutton Elementary and Frametown Elementary, but well ahead of Davis Elementary and Flatwoods Elementary.

While the overall picture is encouraging, there are areas to watch. Science proficiency (30.8%) still trails state averages, and performance among students from low socio-economic backgrounds has dipped in recent years. However, the school's trajectory is undeniably positive, and its small size means teachers can adapt quickly to student needs. For families seeking a close-knit, supportive environment where teachers know every child by name, Little Birch offers a compelling option—especially given its dramatic improvement and commitment to student success.

Students ?

8.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,831

Per pupil spending ?

70.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

55 Little Birch Rd
Sutton, WV 26601-9469

(304) 765-2042

District: Braxton County Schools

Students who attend Little Birch Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Braxton County Middle School
High:	Braxton County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

4.8%

Two or more races:

4.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 9th percentile in 2016 → 56th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 47 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the West Virginia median (56th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school47%

District avg37%

West Virginia avg44%

157^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 44%▲ up 46 pts since 2016

From bottom 9% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 6Elementary Schools in the Braxton County Schools

33^rd of 55Braxton 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
2026	54.2	157 of 355	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	49.4	173 of 355	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.6	310 of 368	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.8	306 of 368	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.1	355 of 375	5.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	23.8	327 of 380	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	10.6	378 of 383	1.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.4	382 of 392	2.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	27.7	331 of 399	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	18.0	364 of 402	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	27.0	350 of 408	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	59.6	127 of 422	69.9%	★★★★☆
2013	56.5	157 of 428	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	45.6	231 of 426	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.9	259 of 426	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.1	117 of 427	72.6%	★★★★☆
2009	56.9	171 of 420	59.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	53.5	143 of 316	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	6.2	339 of 339	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	18.0	350 of 366	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	24.3	340 of 381	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	26.7	287 of 336	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	50.1	154 of 333	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.8	245 of 347	29.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.6	162 of 335	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	15.8	359 of 368	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	31.2	309 of 382	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2019	2.8	337 of 338	0.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	13.9	353 of 364	3.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	32.0	297 of 382	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	87.7	12 of 218	94.5%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	14.7	253 of 258	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	21.2	364 of 377	3.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	36.0	241 of 353	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.1	176 of 353	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	24.0	310 of 367	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.5	315 of 366	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.6	362 of 373	2.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	32.4	269 of 376	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	3.2	373 of 373	0.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.4	371 of 374	0.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	23.7	333 of 382	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Multi-racial (2017)94th percentile+77 vs school

Female (2024)55th percentile+39 vs school

White (2026)32nd percentile-24 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)15th percentile~ school

Special Education (2018)2nd percentile~ school

Male (2019)<1st percentile~ school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts52%+4 vs state

Mathematics48%+9 vs state

Science31%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)					WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)					WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	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 All Grades	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 All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Little Birch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	55 Little Birch Rd	Sutton	26601	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 765-2042	83	10	8.7	70.5%	75 (90.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)	54.2	157^th of 355 public elementary schools	55.8%		49.4	173^rd of 355 public elementary schools	51.3%	16		54.6	46.2		48.5		54.6	53.9		51.5	30.8	$17,831	$4,214	$13,618
Birch River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	379 Birch River Rd	Birch River	26610	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 649-2651	64	7	9.1	51.2%	64 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					38.5					53.9		$18,945	$6,143	$12,801
Sutton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	288 N Hill Rd	Sutton	26601	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 765-5202	166	11	15.0	66.7%	161 (97.0%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	67.5	86^th of 355 public elementary schools	75.8%		80.9	45^th of 355 public elementary schools	87.3%	41	76.2	42.3	56.0		56.9	42.9	53.9	68.0		55.6	48.0	$13,379	$3,318	$10,062
Davis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	113 5th St	Gassaway	26624	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 364-5291	147	12	12.2	55.2%	142 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)	31.6	272^nd of 355 public elementary schools	23.4%		35.5	244^th of 355 public elementary schools	31.3%	28	44.4	25.0	34.6		35.0	38.9	56.3	38.5		43.3	30.8	$14,314	$3,417	$10,897
Frametown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	65 Jeanne Ellis Dr	Frametown	26623	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 364-5526	146	10	14.6	50.0%	145 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65	97^th of 355 public elementary schools	72.7%		55.1	152^nd of 355 public elementary schools	57.2%	55	52.4	66.7	43.8		54.6	42.9	72.2	50.0		54.6	56.3	$12,779	$2,771	$10,007
Flatwoods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	142 Flatwoods Corner Rd	Flatwoods	26621	Braxton County	Braxton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 765-5821	109	10	10.9	56.2%	101 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	25	297^th of 355 public elementary schools	16.3%		29.3	278^th of 355 public elementary schools	21.7%	19	45.0	43.8	35.7		42.0	35.0	43.8	35.7		38.0	14.3	$16,697	$3,633	$13,063
Glade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	25 Mill St	Cowen	26206	Webster County	Webster County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 226-5353	328	22	15.1	69.1%	325 (99.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	36	247^th of 355 public elementary schools	30.4%		26.6	294^th of 355 public elementary schools	17.2%	47	35.0	48.7	25.5	35.3	35.4	27.5	56.4	47.1	41.2	43.3	34.7	$9,504	$1,764	$7,740
Big Otter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	59 Ossia Rd	Duck	25063	Clay County	Clay County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 286-3111	184	14	13.2	58.7%	176 (95.7%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	89.2	24^th of 355 public elementary schools	93.2%		71.4	75^th of 355 public elementary schools	78.9%	51	77.3	80.0	64.5		73.9	77.3	62.9	67.7		68.2	48.4	$12,385	$2,129	$10,257
Gauley River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 School St	Craigsville	26205	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 742-5271	295	20	14.7	57.3%	294 (99.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.5	278^th of 355 public elementary schools	21.7%		10	342^nd of 355 public elementary schools	3.7%	64	39.6	57.1	40.4		44.4	17.0	31.4	48.9		31.9	25.5	$10,538	$2,333	$8,205
Webster Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	318 River Dr	Webster Springs	26288	Webster County	Webster County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 847-5321	195	17	11.5	69.3%	190 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	28.4	282^nd of 355 public elementary schools	20.6%		28.4	288^th of 355 public elementary schools	18.9%	6	30.0	44.4	18.8	16.7	28.7	40.0	55.6	37.5	41.7	44.8	31.3	$12,488	$2,021	$10,468

Frequently Asked Questions about Little Birch Elementary School

Is Little Birch Elementary School a good school?

Little Birch Elementary School ranks 157^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Little Birch Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 83 students attended Little Birch Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Little Birch Elementary School?

Students at Little Birch Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What district is Little Birch Elementary School in?

Braxton County Schools

What schools do graduates of Little Birch Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Little Birch Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Braxton County Middle School
High : Braxton County High School

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