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Washington District Elementary

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Washington District Elementary ranks 196 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

196^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Washington District Elementary is a small, rural school in Buckhannon, WV, serving 113 students in grades PK-5 as part of Upshur County Schools. With a favorable 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio, the school offers a close-knit environment where students can receive relatively individualized attention.

Washington District's standout strengths are in mathematics and science. In the most recent school year, math proficiency reached 45.8%, surpassing both the district (36.3%) and state (39.4%) averages. Fifth-grade science performance was even more impressive at 47.1% proficiency, outpacing the district (35.8%) and state (34.6%) by more than 12 percentage points. The school also shows a positive grade-level trajectory in math: while 3rd-grade scores lag behind state averages, students improve substantially by 4th and 5th grades, suggesting cumulative academic benefits for students who stay enrolled. English Language Arts remains a relative weakness, with proficiency (43.8%) slightly below the state average (47.6%), particularly in 3rd grade.

Parents should be aware that the school's small size creates notable year-to-year performance swings—rankings have ranged from the 68th to 21st percentile in recent years before rebounding to the 45th percentile. This volatility reflects how a single cohort can shift overall metrics. Compared to nearby Rock Cave Elementary, a similarly sized school, Washington District trails significantly in math (45.8% vs. 70.6%) but excels in 5th-grade science (47.1% vs. 16.7%), showing more balanced strengths across subjects. The school spends $11,318 per student—moderate for the area—suggesting efficient resource use given its above-average math and science results. While the school faces challenges serving students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, its recent improvement and strong STEM performance offer cautious optimism for families seeking a small-school environment with solid academic foundations in core subjects.

113

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,796

Per pupil spending ?

50%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5078 Tallmansville Rd
Buckhannon, WV 26201-1687

(304) 472-6599

District: Upshur County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.1%

Two or more races:

0.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 68th percentile in 2021 → 45th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 68th-percentile peak (2021) to 45th (2026)

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school45%

District avg40%

West Virginia avg44%

196^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 13 pts since 2016

From bottom 32% (2016) to bottom 45% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 7Elementary Schools in the Upshur County Schools

32^nd of 55Upshur 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	45.2	196 of 355	44.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	29.3	279 of 355	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.7	273 of 368	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.3	182 of 368	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.3	121 of 375	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	60.1	121 of 380	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.5	249 of 383	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	41.2	237 of 392	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	56.4	161 of 399	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	38.4	273 of 402	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	39.4	271 of 408	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2014	49.4	200 of 422	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.4	73 of 428	82.9%	★★★★☆
2012	72.8	67 of 426	84.3%	★★★★☆
2011	60.1	127 of 426	70.2%	★★★★☆
2010	56.3	150 of 427	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	40.1	285 of 420	32.1%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2024	28.1	261 of 316	17.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	46.9	161 of 322	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.0	246 of 366	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	45.5	221 of 381	42.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	47.5	74 of 156	52.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	33.8	237 of 315	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	28.4	272 of 328	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.5	203 of 336	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.4	208 of 333	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.1	249 of 335	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	48.6	192 of 368	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	61.7	119 of 382	68.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	23.3	262 of 305	14.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.2	186 of 325	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.7	214 of 364	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2017	63.9	108 of 382	71.7%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	53.2	91 of 218	58.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	28.6	329 of 377	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	41.6	213 of 353	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	27.9	290 of 353	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	29.4	282 of 367	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	46.5	192 of 366	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	59.1	126 of 373	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.5	121 of 376	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.0	233 of 373	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	40.0	232 of 374	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	55.3	158 of 382	58.6%	★★★☆☆

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)

Multi-racial (2017)58th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2017)53rd percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)40th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)25th percentile-20 vs school

Female (2024)17th percentile-8 vs school

Male (2025)14th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2017)13th percentile-47 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Science47%+12 vs state

Mathematics46%+6 vs state

English Language Arts44%-4 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 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
Washington District Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5078 Tallmansville Rd	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-6599	113	9	12.5	50.0%	112 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	45.2	196^th of 355 public elementary schools	44.8%		29.3	279^th of 355 public elementary schools	21.4%	83	35.7	52.9	47.1	45.8	35.7	52.9	41.2	43.8	47.1	$11,796	$1,043	$10,753
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	481 Heavner Grove Rd	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-1394	242	17	14.2	52.3%	240 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	43.2	210^th of 355 public elementary schools	40.8%		23.1	310^th of 355 public elementary schools	12.7%	100	47.1	52.0	38.5	44.9	32.4	53.9	51.3	45.5	34.2	$9,920	$501	$9,419
Tennerton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	167 Gawthrop Rd	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-1278	289	16	18.2	48.9%	283 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	36.4	245^th of 355 public elementary schools	31.0%		55.7	147^th of 355 public elementary schools	58.6%	98	41.0	42.6	46.3	43.3	30.8	42.6	46.3	40.2	39.0	$7,511	$614	$6,897
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16 College Ave	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-3310	487	34	14.3	67.9%	460 (94.5%)	6 (1.2%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	59.4	126^th of 355 public elementary schools	64.5%		48.5	177^th of 355 public elementary schools	50.1%	51	54.4	59.5	41.7	52.5	50.0	57.3	55.0	54.2	38.3	$9,970	$749	$9,222
French Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7619 Route 20 South Rd	French Creek	26218	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 924-6381	205	17	12.0	48.5%	203 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	60.8	118^th of 355 public elementary schools	66.8%		54.8	153^rd of 355 public elementary schools	56.9%	35	59.4	65.9	43.3	57.3	46.9	65.9	46.7	54.4	36.7	$11,283	$903	$10,379
Rock Cave Elementary	Public	K-5	12292 Route 20 South Rd	Rock Cave	26234	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 924-6969	112	10	11.5	63.1%	108 (96.4%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	62.3	113^th of 355 public elementary schools	68.2%		46.9	185^th of 355 public elementary schools	47.9%	72	75.0	90.0	50.0	70.6	58.3	70.0	25.0	50.0	16.7	$14,739	$2,106	$12,633
Hodgesville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	918 Teter Rd	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-3212	151	10	15.6	67.1%	150 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	19.6	318^th of 355 public elementary schools	10.4%		9.9	343^rd of 355 public elementary schools	3.4%	25	33.3	12.5	21.7	23.3	42.9	25.0	47.8	40.0	26.1	$9,174	$541	$8,632
Coalton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	278 Broadway Ave	Coalton	26257	Randolph County	Randolph County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 636-9164	156	12	13.5	48.6%	152 (97.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	6.3	353^rd of 355 public elementary schools	0.6%		19.6	322^nd of 355 public elementary schools	9.3%	31	18.2	36.8	2.9	16.0	22.7	26.3	20.6	22.7	11.8	$11,501	$2,870	$8,631
Junior Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	49 West 1st Street	Junior	26275	Barbour County	Barbour County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 823-1200	111	8	14.0	53.9%	109 (98.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	42.2	212^th of 355 public elementary schools	40.3%		49.6	171^st of 355 public elementary schools	51.8%	41	50.0	53.9		51.7	25.0	53.9		37.9		$15,566	$1,770	$13,796
Peterson-Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Berlin Rd	Weston	26452	Lewis County	Lewis County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 269-8330	476	31	15.2	69.5%	457 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	16.5	331^st of 355 public elementary schools	6.8%		14.7	335^th of 355 public elementary schools	5.6%	4	32.8	22.4	26.1	27.0	29.7	32.4	41.4	34.7	29.0	$10,735	$1,960	$8,774

Frequently Asked Questions about Washington District Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Washington District Elementary?

Students at Washington District Elementary are 99% White.

Is Washington District Elementary a good school?

Washington District Elementary ranks 196^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Washington District Elementary in?

Upshur County Schools

How many students attend Washington District Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 113 students attended Washington District Elementary.

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