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Peterstown Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-4

292^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 18% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Peterstown Elementary School in Peterstown, WV, is a small elementary school serving 420 students in grades PK through 4, and it's part of the Monroe County Schools district.

The most exciting news for parents is that Peterstown is on a clear upward trajectory. After several years of ranking in the bottom 5-6% of West Virginia elementary schools, the school made a dramatic jump in the 2025-2026 school year, climbing 47 places to the 18th percentile statewide. This suggests recent changes are starting to work. A particular bright spot is 4th-grade English Language Arts, where 46.8% of students are proficient—nearly matching the state average and beating the district average. The school also outperforms its own district in both math (37.1% vs. 30%) and ELA (41.5% vs. 41.2%). When compared to nearby schools, Peterstown's math scores are higher than Hinton Area Elementary (31.4%) and Oakvale School (32.1%), though there's still a significant gap when compared to higher-performing neighbors like Athens Elementary School (69.2% math) and Jumping Branch Elementary School (61.2% math).

However, the school's improvement isn't reaching all students equally. While overall rankings have improved, the school's performance with special education students has declined sharply, dropping from the 26th percentile to the 6th percentile in just one year. Similarly, serving students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds remains a challenge, though there has been some progress in that area. It's also worth noting that Peterstown's per-student spending of $11,906 is actually higher than several higher-performing nearby schools, suggesting the challenges aren't simply about funding. For parents considering this school, the story is one of genuine momentum and improvement, but it's important to ask how the school plans to ensure that progress benefits all students, especially those with special needs and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

420

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,146

Per pupil spending ?

62.6%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Parkw
Peterstown, WV 24963

(304) 753-4328

District: Monroe County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.6%

Asian:

1.0%

African American:

0.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 3rd percentile in 2023 → 18th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 18th (2026) from a 3rd-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!In the lower quartile statewide (18th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school39%

District avg36%

West Virginia avg44%

292^nd of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 18%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From bottom 28% (2016) to bottom 18% (2026)

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SchoolDigger rating ?

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

44^th of 55Monroe 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	25.8	292 of 355	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.8	339 of 355	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	12.6	352 of 368	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	11.8	356 of 368	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	15.7	352 of 375	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	23.4	329 of 380	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	14.6	363 of 383	5.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.6	374 of 392	4.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	21.5	363 of 399	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	34.1	289 of 402	28.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	45.2	235 of 408	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2014	33.4	326 of 422	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	45.8	235 of 428	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	29.2	353 of 426	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	32.2	326 of 426	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	32.9	327 of 427	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	32.5	329 of 420	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	39.7	97 of 154	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.0	127 of 146	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	31.5	237 of 300	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	23.9	265 of 302	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	15.8	296 of 316	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	14.4	301 of 317	5.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	14.3	316 of 325	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	22.3	288 of 322	10.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	17.4	315 of 339	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	22.8	326 of 366	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	32.0	304 of 381	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	28.6	270 of 315	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	7.1	326 of 328	0.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	16.6	323 of 336	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	20.2	307 of 333	7.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	25.3	305 of 347	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	33.5	257 of 335	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.0	337 of 368	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	17.5	366 of 382	4.2%	☆☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	24.5	256 of 303	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	14.5	285 of 305	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.2	320 of 325	1.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	13.5	310 of 322	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	21.9	288 of 330	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.5	262 of 333	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	15.9	319 of 338	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	18.2	341 of 364	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	21.1	357 of 382	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	38.5	155 of 218	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	21.9	154 of 165	6.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	33.2	126 of 171	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.4	148 of 183	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	18.2	174 of 180	3.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	23.6	161 of 185	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.0	236 of 258	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	21.5	363 of 377	3.7%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	24.6	304 of 353	13.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	13.3	337 of 353	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	13.4	346 of 367	5.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	12.8	350 of 366	4.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	14.7	354 of 373	5.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	23.2	330 of 376	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	13.0	366 of 373	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	16.6	359 of 374	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	20.3	351 of 382	8.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

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)

Disabled (2022)37th percentile+31 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)29th percentile+20 vs school

Female (2026)21st percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)16th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)14th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)14th percentile-4 vs school

Special Education (2026)7th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts42%-6 vs state

Mathematics37%~ 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	Directly certified (2024-25)	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
Peterstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5414 Ballard Red Sulphur Parkw	Peterstown	24963	Monroe County	Monroe County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 753-4328	420	28	15.2	62.6%	410 (97.6%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25.8	292^nd of 355 public elementary schools	17.7%		13.8	339^th of 355 public elementary schools	4.5%	47	37.7	36.7					37.1	34.0	46.8					41.5				$9,146	$1,462	$7,684
Sun Valley Elementary School	Public	K-5	5281 Hinton Road	Lerona	25971	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 384-7441	117	8	14.6	63.2%	113 (96.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.6%)	66.2	92^nd of 355 public elementary schools	74.1%		79.3	51^st of 355 public elementary schools	85.6%	41	28.6	63.6	66.7				50.0	28.6	63.6	83.3				56.0	55.6			$11,630	$1,698	$9,933
Oakvale School	Public	PK, KG-5	2503 Goodwins Chapel Rd	Princeton	24739	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 898-2541	168	16	10.8	70.8%	149 (88.7%)	4 (2.4%)	6 (3.6%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.6%)	15.7	335^th of 355 public elementary schools	5.6%		32.6	257^th of 355 public elementary schools	27.6%	78	23.1	33.3	40.0				32.1	15.4	40.0	40.0				32.1	8.0			$14,537	$2,199	$12,337
Athens Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	205 S State Street	Athens	24712	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 384-9229	233	19	12.5	57.9%	216 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.4%)	82	41^st of 355 public elementary schools	88.5%		91.5	14^th of 355 public elementary schools	96.1%	27	73.5	72.7	62.5				69.2	55.9	60.6	67.5				61.7	42.5			$11,880	$2,070	$9,810
Talcott Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	133 Talcott School Rd	Talcott	24981	Summers County	Summers County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 466-6007	160	15	10.6	78.8%	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			$12,362	$2,547	$9,815
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	60.1%	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	$12,482	$1,928	$10,553
Hinton Area Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	121 Park Ave	Hinton	25951	Summers County	Summers County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 466-6024	265	24	11.0	81.5%	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			$12,388	$3,808	$8,580
Melrose Elementary School	Public	K-5	2121 Athens Rd	Princeton	24739	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 425-3757	239	15	15.9	51.5%	210 (87.9%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.8%)	64.6	98^th of 355 public elementary schools	72.4%		61.9	112^th of 355 public elementary schools	68.5%	14	63.6	42.9	67.6				58.6	47.7	40.0	70.3				52.6	48.7			$9,779	$1,159	$8,620
Jumping Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6617 Beech Run Rd	Jumping Branch	25969	Summers County	Summers County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 466-6005	86	9	9.5	64.0%	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				$16,069	$3,371	$12,697
Straley Elementary School	Public	3-5	810 Straley Ave	Princeton	24740	Mercer County	Mercer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 425-3173	172	14	12.7	78.5%	134 (77.9%)	13 (7.6%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (12.2%)	48.9	180^th of 355 public elementary schools	49.3%		56.1	144^th of 355 public elementary schools	59.4%	36	74.1	43.4	51.7				56.8	50.0	45.3	44.8				46.8	22.8			$12,308	$2,880	$9,427

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Peterstown Elementary School ranks in the bottom 17.7% of West Virginia elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Peterstown Elementary School?

Students at Peterstown Elementary School are 98% White.

How many students attend Peterstown Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 420 students attended Peterstown Elementary School.

What district is Peterstown Elementary School in?

Monroe County Schools

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