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Confidence Elementary School

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Confidence Elementary School ranks 63 rd of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

63^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Confidence Elementary School is a small, tight-knit school in Liberty, WV, serving just 102 students in grades PK-5 as part of the highly-rated Putnam County Schools district.

This school has a remarkable success story. After struggling a few years ago, Confidence Elementary has transformed into a consistently high-performing school, now holding a 4-star rating. What truly sets it apart is its extraordinary success with students from low-income backgrounds—the school ranks in the 98th percentile statewide for this group, placing it among the very best in West Virginia at helping all students thrive. With a student-teacher ratio of about 9.7:1, your child is guaranteed plenty of personalized attention. The school also shows a dramatic improvement in outcomes for male students in recent years, a positive sign for families with boys.

However, there are a couple of things to keep in mind. While 3rd-grade math scores are outstanding (85.7% proficient), there is a notable dip in 4th grade, where proficiency drops to 47.1%—a larger decline than at nearby schools like Rock Branch Elementary. Science scores for 5th graders (33.3%) also lag behind the district average, an area that may need attention. Compared to its neighbors, Confidence holds its own: it outperforms schools in the lower-ranked Kanawha County Schools district, like Point Harmony Elementary, while achieving similar results to the slightly larger Hometown Elementary—but at a lower cost per student. Overall, Confidence Elementary is a school on the rise, offering a personalized, supportive environment with a proven track record of lifting up students who need it most.

102

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,717

Per pupil spending ?

54.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8786 McLane Pike
Liberty, WV 25124-8026

(304) 586-2041

District: Putnam County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

100.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 93rd percentile in 2024 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (61% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of West Virginia elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 93rd-percentile peak (2024) to 82nd (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school61%

District avg60%

West Virginia avg44%

63^rd of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From top 31% (2016) to top 18% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

9^th of 14Elementary Schools in the Putnam County Schools

2^nd of 55Putnam 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	74.5	63 of 355	82.3%	★★★★☆
2025	79.6	49 of 355	86.2%	★★★★☆
2024	88.3	26 of 368	92.9%	★★★★★
2023	85.3	33 of 368	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	45.9	196 of 375	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.4	255 of 380	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.9	103 of 383	73.1%	★★★★☆
2018	80.5	46 of 392	88.3%	★★★★☆
2017	59.3	145 of 399	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2016	63.1	123 of 402	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.2	134 of 408	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	69.5	79 of 422	81.3%	★★★★☆
2013	65.7	108 of 428	74.8%	★★★★☆
2012	85.8	29 of 426	93.2%	★★★★★
2011	94.1	9 of 426	97.9%	★★★★★
2010	83.7	30 of 427	93.0%	★★★★★
2009	85.2	28 of 420	93.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	30.2	146 of 187	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2022	59.9	108 of 325	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	63.3	103 of 339	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	82.3	30 of 366	91.8%	★★★★★
2017	58.0	142 of 381	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	90.5	8 of 328	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	97.5	4 of 336	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	57.8	115 of 347	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	82.6	28 of 368	92.4%	★★★★★
2017	58.0	139 of 382	63.6%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	70.3	66 of 325	79.7%	★★★★☆
2022	20.5	291 of 330	11.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	62.7	122 of 364	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	56.0	158 of 382	58.6%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	63.6	46 of 218	78.9%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	78.3	25 of 377	93.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	73.1	68 of 353	80.7%	★★★★☆
2025	78.1	49 of 353	86.1%	★★★★☆
2024	87.4	29 of 367	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	83.9	37 of 366	89.9%	★★★★★
2022	44.8	201 of 373	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.4	260 of 376	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.2	101 of 373	72.9%	★★★★☆
2018	78.3	57 of 374	84.8%	★★★★☆
2017	59.2	136 of 382	64.4%	★★★☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile+11 vs school

Special Education (2017)93rd percentile+30 vs school

White (2026)81st percentile~ school

Male (2024)80th percentile-13 vs school

Multi-racial (2017)79th percentile+15 vs school

Female (2022)67th percentile+19 vs school

African American (2017)22nd percentile-42 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics65%+26 vs state

English Language Arts65%+18 vs state

Science33%~ 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	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 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 All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Confidence Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8786 McLane Pike	Liberty	25124	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 586-2041	102	11	9.7	54.5%	102 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74.5	63^rd of 355 public elementary schools	82.3%		79.6	49^th of 355 public elementary schools	86.2%	14	85.7	47.1	66.7	65.2	64.3	52.9	80.0	65.2	33.3	$17,717	$2,441	$15,277
Hometown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	Route 62 107 School Lane	Hometown	25168	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 586-2395	58	8	7.2	70.1%	55 (94.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	95.7	6^th of 355 public elementary schools	98.3%					(n/a)			66.7	64.0			83.3	64.0	66.7	$23,923	$2,836	$21,087
Winfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Wall St	Winfield	25213	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 586-2565	534	39	13.6	38.0%	497 (93.1%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.6%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.5%)	81.7	42^nd of 355 public elementary schools	88.2%		85.6	30^th of 355 public elementary schools	91.5%	12	54.1	73.1	58.8	62.1	51.4	79.5	71.3	67.7	60.0	$11,491	$712	$10,779
Poca Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2986 Charleston Rd	Poca	25159	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 755-6942	279	22	12.6	53.1%	270 (96.8%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	64.2	104^th of 355 public elementary schools	70.7%		60.6	119^th of 355 public elementary schools	66.5%	15	65.1	57.5	59.5	60.6	37.2	57.5	62.2	52.0	35.1	$12,062	$2,111	$9,951
George Washington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	409 Eleanor Circle	Eleanor	25070	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 586-2184	201	18	11.4	42.2%	198 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	58.9	127^th of 355 public elementary schools	64.2%		65.2	103^rd of 355 public elementary schools	71.0%	24	71.4	42.3	48.7	56.2	45.2	50.0	62.2	52.4	37.8	$12,999	$1,706	$11,293
Sissonville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8324 Sissonville Dr	Sissonville	25320	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-1961	216	15	14.4	60.2%	213 (98.6%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.9	274^th of 355 public elementary schools	22.8%		44.5	195^th of 355 public elementary schools	45.1%	79	34.2	46.3		40.5	39.5	43.9		41.8		$9,724	$1,093	$8,631
Kenna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	275 Business Park Dr	Kenna	25248	Jackson County	Jackson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 372-2262	225	17	13.0	43.3%	219 (97.3%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	67	88^th of 355 public elementary schools	75.2%		56.9	142^nd of 355 public elementary schools	60.0%	54	63.2	62.9	48.5	58.2	33.7	68.6	63.6	58.2	42.4	$12,926	$1,954	$10,972
Flinn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2006 McClure Pkwy	Charleston	25312	Kanawha County	Kanawha County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 348-1960	430	29	15.0	55.2%	420 (97.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	54.4	155^th of 355 public elementary schools	56.3%		58.1	137^th of 355 public elementary schools	61.4%	18	59.7	51.2		55.3	45.5	50.0		47.8		$8,953	$335	$8,619
Eastbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2092 Bills Creek Rd	Winfield	25213	Putnam County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 755-9835	255	16	15.7	38.9%	242 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	75.7	60^th of 355 public elementary schools	83.1%		65.7	101^st of 355 public elementary schools	71.5%	41	62.0	61.9	60.5	61.5	48.0	61.9	72.1	60.0	44.2	$10,675	$921	$9,754
Rock Branch Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4616 1st Ave	Nitro	25143	Kanawha County	Putnam County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 755-1443	187	17	10.8	56.5%	167 (89.3%)	10 (5.3%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	93.7	9^th of 355 public elementary schools	97.5%		79.5	50^th of 355 public elementary schools	85.9%	41	79.3	80.7	79.4	79.8	69.0	77.4	67.7	71.3	52.9	$14,498	$2,813	$11,685

Frequently Asked Questions about Confidence Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Confidence Elementary School?

Students at Confidence Elementary School are 100% White.

What district is Confidence Elementary School in?

Putnam County Schools

How many students attend Confidence Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 102 students attended Confidence Elementary School.

Is Confidence Elementary School a good school?

Confidence Elementary School ranks 63^rd of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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