Alban Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should you attend Alban Elementary School or Central Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alban Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alban Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
253 students
333 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#290 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#193 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
37
56
Kindergarten Students
39
44
Grade 1 Students
36
53
Grade 2 Students
37
48
Grade 3 Students
24
46
Grade 4 Students
48
36
Grade 5 Students
32
50
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
6%
6%
% White
81%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
9%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
