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Elk Garden School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

324^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 9% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Elk Garden School is a small, rural elementary school in Elk Garden, WV, serving just 66 students in grades PK-4 within the Mineral County Schools district. Despite having the most favorable student-to-teacher ratio in the area at 9.4:1 and the highest per-student spending at $17,755, the school's academic performance has declined dramatically over the past decade, dropping from the 85th percentile statewide in 2014-2015 to the 9th percentile in 2025-2026.

The most significant academic challenge is English Language Arts, where only 23.1% of students scored proficient—a figure that is 24.5 percentage points below the state average and consistent across both 3rd and 4th grades. This weakness is particularly notable when compared to nearby schools like Fountain Primary School, which ranks in the 76th percentile, and Burlington Primary, which ranks in the 68th percentile. However, the school shows an interesting bright spot in 4th-grade math, where 53.9% of students are proficient—exceeding both district and state averages. This 30.8 percentage point gap between 3rd-grade math (23.1%) and 4th-grade math suggests that effective instructional strategies exist within the building but are not being applied consistently across all grades and subjects.

Historically, Elk Garden demonstrated remarkable success with at-risk populations, earning 4-star ratings for special education students and low socio-economic status students in 2016-2017. The school's small size makes it vulnerable to cohort-to-cohort variations, which may explain its volatile performance pattern over the years. While the current 0-star rating is concerning, the school's past achievements and the success of other schools within the same district framework suggest that improvement is achievable. For parents considering this school, it's important to understand that while resources are abundant and class sizes are exceptionally small, the school is currently struggling to translate these advantages into consistent academic outcomes, particularly in reading and language arts.

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,509

Per pupil spending ?

53.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

86 Elk Garden Hwy
Elk Garden, WV 26717-9546

(304) 446-5141

District: Mineral County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

African American:

4.5%

Hispanic:

3.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 14th percentile in 2012 → 9th in 2026

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the West Virginia average (31% vs 44% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (9th percentile)

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2012

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school31%

District avg36%

West Virginia avg44%

324^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 9%▼ down 59 pts since 2016

From top 32% (2016) to bottom 9% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 6Elementary Schools in the Mineral County Schools

40^th of 55Mineral 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	18.4	324 of 355	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	24.5	323 of 380	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	54.2	160 of 383	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.3	235 of 392	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	72.4	82 of 399	79.4%	★★★★☆
2016	61.2	130 of 402	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	73.8	62 of 408	84.8%	★★★★☆
2014	58.7	135 of 422	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	66.7	93 of 428	78.3%	★★★★☆
2012	27.2	366 of 426	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	40.2	271 of 426	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	38.3	278 of 427	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2009	31.0	337 of 420	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	71.7	70 of 381	81.6%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	77.1	54 of 382	85.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	38.3	240 of 364	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	68.3	85 of 382	77.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	70.1	43 of 377	88.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	16.1	334 of 353	5.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	23.8	328 of 376	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	56.8	146 of 373	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.6	192 of 374	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	70.8	86 of 382	77.5%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2017)89th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2017)86th percentile+6 vs school

Female (2017)82nd percentile~ school

Male (2018)34th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)5th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics38%~ state avg

English Language Arts23%-24 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
Elk Garden School	Public	PK, KG-4	86 Elk Garden Hwy	Elk Garden	26717	Mineral County	Mineral County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 446-5141	66	7	9.4	53.2%	61 (92.4%)	3 (4.5%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.4	324^th of 355 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)	23.1	53.9			38.5	23.1	23.1			23.1		$22,509	$4,363	$18,146
New Creek Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	85 New Creek School Rd	New Creek	26743	Mineral County	Mineral County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 788-4249	94	9	10.3	40.2%	90 (95.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	14.2	344^th of 355 public elementary schools	3.1%		37.4	234^th of 355 public elementary schools	34.1%	110	47.4	21.4			36.4	26.3	28.6			27.3		$15,317	$3,503	$11,815
Keyser Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1123 Harley O Staggers Dr	Keyser	26726	Mineral County	Mineral County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 788-4508	568	47	12.0	60.2%	499 (87.9%)	27 (4.8%)	11 (1.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.8%)	16.7	330^th of 355 public elementary schools	7.0%		6.9	354^th of 355 public elementary schools	0.3%	24	39.6	29.2			34.4	38.5	21.4			30.0		$13,796	$3,728	$10,068
Fountain Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	289 Fountain School Rd	Keyser	26726	Mineral County	Mineral County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 788-4215	123	10	12.6	54.4%	114 (92.7%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.7%)	68.3	85^th of 355 public elementary schools	76.1%		43.5	200^th of 355 public elementary schools	43.7%	115	85.7	45.5			61.1	78.6	45.5			58.3		$13,136	$2,662	$10,474
Burlington Primary	Public	PK, KG-4	10474 Upper Patterson Creek Rd	Burlington	26710	Mineral County	Mineral County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 289-3073	90	9	10.3	42.6%	85 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	62.2	114^th of 355 public elementary schools	67.9%		61.7	115^th of 355 public elementary schools	67.6%	1	70.0	46.7			56.0	80.0	40.0			56.0		$16,564	$4,270	$12,294
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Garden School

How many students attend Elk Garden School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 66 students attended Elk Garden School.

What district is Elk Garden School in?

Mineral County Schools

Is Elk Garden School a good school?

Elk Garden School ranks in the bottom 8.7% of West Virginia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Elk Garden School?

Students at Elk Garden School are 92% White, 5% African American, 3% Hispanic.

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