Logan Elementary School

Logan Elementary School serves 230 students in grades PK-4 in the small town of Logan, West Virginia, as part of Logan County Schools. The school has seen significant ups and downs in recent years, jumping to a 4-star rating in 2024-2025 before dropping to a 2-star rating in the most recent testing cycle—a swing that mirrors broader volatility across the district.

The school's standout strength is its work with Special Education students. Even during the recent overall decline, this subgroup ranked in the 86th percentile statewide (4 stars), building on a remarkable 5-star performance the year before when it placed 3rd in the entire state. This consistency suggests well-established, effective support systems that could serve as a model for other student groups. In mathematics, Logan Elementary also shines relative to its peers, achieving 50.7% proficiency compared to just 27% for the district and 39.4% statewide. However, English Language Arts tells a different story—at 44.2% proficiency, the school trails the state average of 47.6%, with 3rd grade showing the weakest results. The gap between math and reading achievement is a clear area for focus.

Looking at nearby schools, South Man Elementary, just 10 miles away, demonstrates what's possible with only 90 students and a 9:1 student-teacher ratio—it ranks in the 94th percentile with 72% proficiency in both subjects. Meanwhile, Chapmanville Intermediate School uses a split grade structure (2-4) but achieves lower scores than Logan in both math and ELA, suggesting the combined PK-4 model isn't a disadvantage. The most concerning trend is the sharp drop in female student performance—from the 83rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 20th percentile just two years later—while male students have remained stable. Understanding what drove the school's recent success and what changed will be key to reversing this decline.