Serving 156 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lester Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
3%
4%
White
93%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Lester Elementary School?
156 students attend Lester Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lester Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lester Elementary School?
Lester Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lester Elementary School offer ?
Lester Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Lester Elementary School part of?
Lester Elementary School is part of Raleigh County Schools School District.
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