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Petersburg Elementary School

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Petersburg Elementary School ranks 141 st of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

141^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Petersburg Elementary School in Petersburg, WV, serves 644 students from Pre-K through 6th grade and is the largest elementary school in the Grant County Schools district. The school has maintained a solid 3-star rating over the past several years, with strong overall academic performance that exceeds both district and state averages in math and English Language Arts.

One of the school's standout strengths is its early-grade mathematics instruction. Third-graders achieve 68.5% proficiency in math—more than 14 points above the state average—and fourth-graders follow closely at 61.3%. However, this early advantage fades as students progress, with math proficiency dropping dramatically to 44.6% in 5th grade and just 25.8% by 6th grade, falling below state averages. English Language Arts performance remains more stable across all grade levels. The school also shows a notable gender gap: female students rank in the 74th percentile statewide (4 stars), while male students rank in only the 43rd percentile (2 stars)—a pattern that has persisted for three years. Special Education students have seen declining performance over the same period, now ranking in the 25th percentile.

Compared to nearby schools, Petersburg holds its own. It outperforms East Hardy Elementary School (10th percentile) and Moorefield Intermediate School in most subjects. However, Maysville Elementary School, just 8 miles away, has shown stronger recent momentum and outperforms Petersburg in overall English Language Arts (62.1% vs. 52.1%). Petersburg does excel in early-grade math compared to Maysville (68.5% vs. 31.8% in 3rd grade). The school also effectively supports students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank in the 63rd percentile statewide. With a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1, Petersburg Elementary provides a solid foundation, though targeted attention to upper-grade math, male student performance, and Special Education support could help the school build on its strengths.

644

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,331

Per pupil spending ?

51.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

333 Rig St
Petersburg, WV 26847-1644

(304) 257-1110

District: Grant County Schools

Students who attend Petersburg Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Petersburg High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.9%

Hispanic:

3.4%

African American:

0.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 64th percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (49% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Above the West Virginia median (60th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg42%

West Virginia avg44%

141^st of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 36% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Grant County Schools

36^th of 55Grant 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	57.0	141 of 355	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.3	134 of 355	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	54.2	156 of 368	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.5	130 of 368	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.6	79 of 375	78.9%	★★★★☆
2021	66.5	91 of 380	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	63.2	120 of 383	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.3	172 of 392	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.0	115 of 399	71.2%	★★★★☆
2016	59.1	144 of 402	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	55.4	162 of 408	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	44.7	242 of 422	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	40.5	277 of 428	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	52.3	182 of 426	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2011	53.6	171 of 426	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.3	142 of 427	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	40.1	284 of 420	32.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	68.0	30 of 187	84.0%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	48.9	72 of 154	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.3	124 of 146	15.1%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	63.9	24 of 98	75.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	64.9	77 of 300	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	65.7	79 of 302	73.8%	★★★★☆
2024	58.3	117 of 316	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.5	118 of 317	62.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.2	74 of 325	77.2%	★★★★☆
2021	72.9	58 of 322	82.0%	★★★★☆
2019	60.5	114 of 339	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.6	194 of 366	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	61.6	118 of 381	69.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	42.4	87 of 156	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	117 of 315	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.4	103 of 328	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	63.7	83 of 336	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.5	63 of 333	81.1%	★★★★☆
2022	74.9	41 of 347	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	72.2	47 of 335	86.0%	★★★★☆
2018	52.7	164 of 368	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	70.6	78 of 382	79.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	47.4	172 of 303	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	48.7	158 of 305	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.7	166 of 325	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.5	115 of 322	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.6	75 of 330	77.3%	★★★★☆
2021	58.6	111 of 333	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.1	106 of 338	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.7	148 of 364	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.9	109 of 382	71.5%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	36.3	124 of 165	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	40.1	103 of 171	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.3	104 of 183	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.6	93 of 180	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.0	95 of 185	48.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.5	152 of 258	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.2	141 of 377	62.6%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	55.9	142 of 353	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	57.5	138 of 353	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.9	161 of 367	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.6	133 of 366	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.7	81 of 373	78.3%	★★★★☆
2021	66.5	92 of 376	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	64.4	111 of 373	70.2%	★★★★☆
2018	54.4	157 of 374	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.9	113 of 382	70.4%	★★★★☆

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)

African American (2017)84th percentile+13 vs school

English Language Learner (2017)76th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)74th percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)60th percentile~ school

Disabled (2022)53rd percentile-26 vs school

Hispanic (2017)44th percentile-27 vs school

Male (2026)43rd percentile-17 vs school

Special Education (2026)25th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts52%+4 vs state

Mathematics51%+11 vs state

Science34%~ state avg

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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
Petersburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	333 Rig St	Petersburg	26847	Grant County	Grant County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 257-1110	644	44	14.6	51.4%	611 (94.9%)	5 (0.8%)	22 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	57	141^st of 355 public elementary schools	60.3%		58.3	134^th of 355 public elementary schools	62.3%	7	68.5	61.3	44.6	25.8	50.7	46.6	65.3	47.3	48.5	52.1	33.8	$9,331	$1,375	$7,956
Maysville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7 Elementary School Dr Ste 1	Maysville	26833	Grant County	Grant County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 749-7441	203	13	15.1	44.4%	202 (99.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60	123^rd of 355 public elementary schools	65.4%		71.9	71^st of 355 public elementary schools	80.0%	52	31.8	45.2	37.5	57.9	42.3	57.1	61.3	71.9	52.6	62.1	34.4	$10,579	$2,275	$8,304
Moorefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	400 N Main St	Moorefield	26836	Hardy County	Hardy County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 530-6356	431	24	17.6	57.7%	323 (74.9%)	20 (4.6%)	69 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.4%)								(n/a)												$10,336	$1,528	$8,808
Moorefield Intermediate School	Public	3-5	345 Caledonia Heights Rd	Moorefield	26836	Hardy County	Hardy County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 530-3450	308	20	15.7	49.2%	251 (81.5%)	12 (3.9%)	34 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	38.5	231^st of 355 public elementary schools	34.9%		36.2	240^th of 355 public elementary schools	32.4%	9	47.5	40.5	42.7		43.4	30.3	49.1	54.2		44.7	31.3	$8,701	$1,457	$7,244
East Hardy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	238 Cougar Dr	Baker	26801	Hardy County	Hardy County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 897-5970	364	23	15.6	48.9%	353 (97.0%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	19.3	321^st of 355 public elementary schools	9.6%		18.1	327^th of 355 public elementary schools	7.9%	6	42.0	41.9	23.1	18.9	32.5	26.0	39.5	39.5	37.8	35.1	21.1	$10,135	$1,568	$8,567

Frequently Asked Questions about Petersburg Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Petersburg Elementary School?

Students at Petersburg Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic.

What district is Petersburg Elementary School in?

Grant County Schools

How many students attend Petersburg Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 644 students attended Petersburg Elementary School.

Is Petersburg Elementary School a good school?

Petersburg Elementary School ranks 141^st of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Petersburg Elementary School attend?

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

High : Petersburg High School

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