Serving 118 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Sand Fork 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 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
118 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)20-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
2%
Black
(15-16)n/a
4%
White
(15-16)100%
90%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
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 33% WV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Sand Fork Elementary School?
118 students attend Sand Fork Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Sand Fork Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sand Fork Elementary School?
Sand Fork Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sand Fork Elementary School offer ?
Sand Fork Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Sand Fork Elementary School part of?
Sand Fork Elementary School is part of Gilmer County Schools School District.
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