Serving 296 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hurricane Town Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 296 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hurricane Town Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hurricane Town Elementary School's student population of 296 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
296 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hurricane Town Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hurricane Town Elementary School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 627 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hurricane Town Elementary School's ranking?
Hurricane Town Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Hurricane Town Elementary School often compared to?
Hurricane Town Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Conner Street Elementary School, Milton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Hurricane Town Elementary School?
296 students attend Hurricane Town Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hurricane Town Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hurricane Town Elementary School?
Hurricane Town Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hurricane Town Elementary School offer ?
Hurricane Town Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hurricane Town Elementary School part of?
Hurricane Town Elementary School is part of Putnam County Schools School District.
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