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Alderson Elementary

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Alderson Elementary ranks 228 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

228^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 36% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Alderson Elementary in Alderson, WV, is a small school serving 186 students in grades PK-5 as part of Greenbrier County Schools. The school currently holds a 2-star rating, ranking in the 36th percentile statewide—a modest improvement over last year and a sign of gradual progress after a period of fluctuation.

One of the most encouraging bright spots is the school's work with students from low-income backgrounds. In the most recent year, these students ranked in the 61st percentile statewide, a dramatic jump from the 36th percentile the year before. This suggests that targeted efforts to support economically disadvantaged learners are paying off. However, there's a notable gap between boys and girls: boys ranked in the 55th percentile while girls ranked in just the 16th percentile—a reversal from the prior year when girls outperformed boys. This swing is worth asking the school about, as it may reflect a specific cohort of students rather than a lasting trend.

Looking at academics, 3rd graders are doing particularly well in math, with 61.5% proficiency—above both district and state averages. But performance tends to dip as students move up, with 5th grade math proficiency falling to 28.6% and science at just 28.6%, below state averages. This pattern suggests that the upper elementary years may present transition challenges worth monitoring. Compared to nearby schools, Smoot Elementary and Rupert Elementary outperform Alderson, while Ronceverte Elementary ranks just below. Notably, Alderson spends more per student ($14,304) than Smoot, yet achieves lower overall results, and its favorable 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio doesn't fully translate into higher scores. Still, the strong progress with low-income students and solid 3rd grade math are positive signs that the school is building momentum.

186

Students ?

10.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,304

Per pupil spending ?

68.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

305 Elmwood Ave
Alderson, WV 24910

(304) 445-7241

District: Greenbrier County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

African American:

3.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 66th percentile in 2016 → 36th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2016

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

!Near the bottom of Greenbrier County Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

West Virginia avg41%

228^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 31 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to bottom 36% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 9Elementary Schools in the Greenbrier County Schools

25^th of 54Greenbrier 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	39.1	228 of 355	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.4	238 of 355	33.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.1	251 of 368	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	216 of 368	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.7	159 of 375	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.2	251 of 380	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.2	179 of 383	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.2	140 of 392	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.7	160 of 399	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	60.5	135 of 402	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	40.7	264 of 408	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	68.7	86 of 422	79.6%	★★★★☆
2013	71.7	70 of 428	83.6%	★★★★☆
2012	67.3	92 of 426	78.4%	★★★★☆
2011	56.0	158 of 426	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	59.0	127 of 427	70.3%	★★★★☆
2009	68.4	90 of 420	78.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	47.9	83 of 187	55.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	27.7	252 of 300	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	46.2	166 of 302	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.8	222 of 316	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.3	173 of 317	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.4	179 of 325	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.9	96 of 322	70.2%	★★★★☆
2019	51.0	160 of 339	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	81.9	31 of 366	91.5%	★★★★★
2017	71.7	71 of 381	81.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	55.1	124 of 314	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	40.4	209 of 328	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.5	186 of 336	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.8	88 of 333	73.6%	★★★★☆
2022	54.6	134 of 347	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.0	227 of 335	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	70.5	67 of 368	81.8%	★★★★☆
2017	62.4	117 of 382	69.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	53.8	135 of 298	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	36.5	206 of 305	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.9	230 of 325	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.4	192 of 322	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	55.0	127 of 330	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	30.8	253 of 333	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	48.6	167 of 338	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.1	251 of 364	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	41.1	236 of 382	38.2%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	66.8	34 of 218	84.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	51.6	105 of 258	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.7	84 of 377	77.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	41.6	212 of 352	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	36.2	239 of 353	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.4	257 of 367	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.3	252 of 366	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.4	161 of 373	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.2	248 of 376	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.3	170 of 373	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.3	135 of 374	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	54.2	165 of 382	56.8%	★★★☆☆

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)84th percentile+25 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)61st percentile+25 vs school

Special Education (2018)59th percentile-5 vs school

African American (2017)56th percentile-4 vs school

Male (2026)55th percentile+19 vs school

White (2026)40th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)16th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts48%~ state avg

Mathematics39%~ state avg

Science29%-6 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 (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 (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 7th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 8th 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 7th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 8th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 8th Grade	WV Assessment Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alderson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	305 Elmwood Ave	Alderson	24910	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 445-7241	186	18	10.3		171 (91.9%)	6 (3.2%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	39.1	228^th of 355 public elementary schools	35.8%		36.4	238^th of 355 public elementary schools	33.0%	10	61.5	39.1	28.6				39.1	38.5	52.2	48.3				47.7	28.6			$14,304	$2,061	$12,243
Talcott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	133 Talcott School Rd	Talcott	24981	Summers County	Summers County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 466-6029	160	15	10.6		158 (98.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	35.1	255^th of 355 public elementary schools	28.2%		13.8	338^th of 355 public elementary schools	4.8%	83	44.0	36.0	43.8				40.9	32.0	48.0	56.3				43.9	25.0			$10,794	$1,755	$9,039
Ronceverte Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	879 Rocky Hill Rd	Ronceverte	24970	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 647-6480	367	29	12.8		322 (87.7%)	7 (1.9%)	24 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	38.4	233^rd of 355 public elementary schools	34.4%		37.4	233^rd of 355 public elementary schools	34.4%		47.5	51.9	33.3				44.3	39.0	48.2	40.7				42.5	35.2			$13,135	$2,219	$10,916
Smoot Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	223 Smokie Ln	Smoot	24977	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 392-5295	145	10	14.0		142 (97.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	59.5	125^th of 355 public elementary schools	64.8%		68.5	86^th of 355 public elementary schools	75.8%	39	90.5	47.6	57.1				65.1	66.7	42.9	47.6				52.4	28.6			$13,285	$2,156	$11,129
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	121 Mountain View Drive	Union	24983	Monroe County	Monroe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 772-4903	456	37	12.3		426 (93.4%)	4 (0.9%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.6%)	49	178^th of 355 public elementary schools	49.9%		41.4	216^th of 355 public elementary schools	39.2%	38	47.7	43.1	48.6	52.2	20.0	28.6	39.2	31.8	43.1	54.3	67.4	43.6	35.7	45.8	23.5	21.4	22.4	$12,056	$2,006	$10,051
Lewisburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	492 W Washington St	Lewisburg	24901	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 647-6477	421	31	13.8		377 (89.5%)	5 (1.2%)	17 (4.0%)	7 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.6%)	45.3	194^th of 355 public elementary schools	45.4%		55.1	151^st of 355 public elementary schools	57.5%	43	63.6	47.8	31.9				48.5	52.7	39.1	46.8				45.6	34.0			$11,377	$1,397	$9,980
Hinton Area Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	121 Park Ave	Hinton	25951	Summers County	Summers County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 466-6024	265	24	11.0		247 (93.2%)	8 (3.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	14.6	341^st of 355 public elementary schools	3.9%		7.1	353^rd of 355 public elementary schools	0.6%	12	48.3	34.2	14.3				31.4	34.5	34.2	22.9				30.4	8.6			$10,439	$1,891	$8,549
Rupert Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	190 Crimson Tide Way	Crawley	24931	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 392-5235	137	13	10.3		135 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.5	83^rd of 355 public elementary schools	76.6%		57.1	141^st of 355 public elementary schools	60.3%	58	70.8	55.0	40.0				57.6	62.5	55.0	53.3				57.6	60.0			$14,596	$2,141	$12,455
Rainelle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	643 Kanawha Ave	Rainelle	25962	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 438-8861	197	16	12.1		186 (94.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	43.3	208^th of 355 public elementary schools	41.4%		41.8	214^th of 355 public elementary schools	39.7%	6	55.6	52.9	33.3				48.2	44.4	41.2	54.2				45.9	29.2			$13,210	$1,862	$11,348
Jumping Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6617 Beech Run Rd	Jumping Branch	25969	Summers County	Summers County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 466-6005	86	9	9.5		81 (94.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.8%)	55.1	150^th of 355 public elementary schools	57.7%		48.7	174^th of 355 public elementary schools	51.0%	24	55.6	50.0					61.2	61.1	42.9					63.3				$12,359	$1,407	$10,953

Frequently Asked Questions about Alderson Elementary

Is Alderson Elementary a good school?

Alderson Elementary ranks 228^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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Greenbrier County Schools

How many students attend Alderson Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 186 students attended Alderson Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Alderson Elementary?

Students at Alderson Elementary are 92% White, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

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