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Brandywine Elementary School

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Brandywine Elementary School ranks 41 st of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

41^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Brandywine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in the small town of Brandywine, West Virginia. With just 106 students, this school consistently outperforms the Pendleton County Schools district and the state of West Virginia in academic assessments.

Brandywine Elementary School's students score significantly higher than the district and state averages in mathematics, with over 80% of 4th, 5th, and 6th-graders scoring proficient or better. The school also excels in English Language Arts, with over 70% of 4th, 5th, and 6th-graders scoring proficient or better. This strong academic performance has earned the school a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a statewide ranking of 13th out of 368 elementary schools in West Virginia.

Brandywine Elementary School's small student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 9.9 students per teacher, likely contributes to its exceptional performance, especially among specific student subgroups. The school ranks 1st out of 377 West Virginia elementary schools for its special education students and in the top 60 for its low socioeconomic status students. When compared to nearby North Fork Elementary School and Franklin Elementary School, both within the same district, Brandywine Elementary consistently outperforms these schools in academic assessments, suggesting unique practices or resources that contribute to its success.

114

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,043

Per pupil spending ?

46.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

11480 Blue Gray Trail
Brandywine, WV 26802

(304) 249-5381

District: Pendleton County Schools

Students who attend Brandywine Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Pendleton County Middle/High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2015 → 88th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (68% vs 45% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of West Virginia elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg50%

West Virginia avg45%

41^st of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 3Elementary Schools in the Pendleton County Schools

15^th of 55Pendleton 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	82.3	41 of 355	88.5%	★★★★☆
2024	93.3	13 of 368	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	87.9	27 of 368	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	67.0	92 of 375	75.5%	★★★★☆
2021	80.0	47 of 380	87.6%	★★★★☆
2019	90.3	13 of 383	96.6%	★★★★★
2018	85.1	28 of 392	92.9%	★★★★★
2017	93.4	9 of 399	97.7%	★★★★★
2016	80.0	45 of 402	88.8%	★★★★☆
2015	83.9	35 of 408	91.4%	★★★★★
2014	78.2	52 of 422	87.7%	★★★★☆
2013	76.0	55 of 428	87.1%	★★★★☆
2012	63.5	114 of 426	73.2%	★★★★☆
2011	63.3	115 of 426	73.0%	★★★★☆
2010	45.0	239 of 427	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.7	137 of 420	67.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	73.4	70 of 366	80.9%	★★★★☆
2017	69.0	82 of 381	78.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	95.2	4 of 333	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	73.0	59 of 368	84.0%	★★★★☆
2017	85.9	26 of 382	93.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	65.4	104 of 364	71.4%	★★★★☆
2017	85.2	22 of 382	94.2%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	100.0	1 of 377	99.7%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	77.9	51 of 353	85.6%	★★★★☆
2024	91.2	17 of 367	95.4%	★★★★★
2023	80.7	51 of 366	86.1%	★★★★☆
2021	64.7	98 of 376	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	88.2	23 of 373	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	78.8	53 of 374	85.8%	★★★★☆
2017	92.7	10 of 382	97.4%	★★★★★

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)

Special Education (2017)100th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)99th percentile+6 vs school

White (2025)86th percentile-3 vs school

Female (2018)81st percentile-12 vs school

Male (2018)71st percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics75%+30 vs state

English Language Arts66%+18 vs state

Science50%+17 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2025)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2025)				WV Assessment Science (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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 Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brandywine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	11480 Blue Gray Trail	Brandywine	26802	Pendleton County	Pendleton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 249-5381	114	11	10.1		105 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.5%)	82.3	41^st of 355 public elementary schools	88.5%		93.3	13^th of 368 public elementary schools	96.5%	28	50.0	85.7	83.3	80.0	35.7	71.4	75.0	80.0	50.0	$16,043	$1,130	$14,912
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	67 South Branch St	Franklin	26807	Pendleton County	Pendleton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 358-2206	247	25	9.8		242 (98.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	58.9	129^th of 355 public elementary schools	63.7%		62.9	111^th of 368 public elementary schools	69.8%	18	63.2	52.0	48.0	33.3	44.7	52.0	48.0	66.7	32.0	$14,615	$1,656	$12,959
North Fork Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	189 Price Way	Circleville	26804	Pendleton County	Pendleton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 567-3193	103	11	9.1		93 (90.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)	2 (1.9%)	34	251^st of 355 public elementary schools	29.3%		54.5	154^th of 368 public elementary schools	58.2%	97	61.5		8.3	33.3	38.5		16.7	53.3	8.3	$15,461	$1,908	$13,553

Frequently Asked Questions about Brandywine Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Brandywine Elementary School?

Students at Brandywine Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Brandywine Elementary School in?

Pendleton County Schools

Is Brandywine Elementary School a good school?

Brandywine Elementary School ranks 41^st of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Brandywine Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 114 students attended Brandywine Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Brandywine Elementary School attend?

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

High : Pendleton County Middle/High School

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