Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crum 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 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-34%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Crum Elementary School?
205 students attend Crum Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Crum Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crum Elementary School?
Crum Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Crum Elementary School offer ?
Crum Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Crum Elementary School part of?
Crum Elementary School is part of Wayne County Schools School District.
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