Lizemore Elementary School

Summary:

Lizemore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lizemores, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 105. The school faces significant academic challenges, as evidenced by its consistently low standardized test scores, declining statewide ranking, and underperformance across various student subgroups.

Lizemore Elementary has a notably higher percentage of white students (97.14%) compared to the state and nearby schools, such as Clay Elementary and H.E. White Elementary, which are part of the Clay County Schools district. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 25% of 4th-grade students and 23.1% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 47.6% and 39.1%, respectively. Lizemore Elementary's academic performance and statewide ranking have steadily declined over the past decade, dropping from a high of 5 stars in 2014-2015 to just 1 star in the current school year.

The school's lack of racial diversity, high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (over 50% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), and lower spending per student ($10,737 in 2018-2019) compared to nearby schools like Mary Ingles Elementary ($14,671) and Pinch Elementary ($14,730) may contribute to the academic challenges faced by Lizemore Elementary. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions will be crucial for improving student outcomes and reversing the school's declining performance trend.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 Lizemore Lion Road
       Lizemores, WV  25125-0070


(304) 587-4823

District: Clay County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
360th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,737 Help


Students who attend Lizemore Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clay Middle School
High:    Clay County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  88

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.6%
African American:
2.3%
Two or more races:
1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lizemore Elementary School ranks worse than 97.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Clay County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), African American (2.3%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lizemore Elementary School is 8.8, which is the 2nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Clay County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lizemore Elementary School is $10,737, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Clay County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Lizemore Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lizemore Elementary School 360th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Lizemore Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Clay County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Clay County Schools 46th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lizemore Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lizemore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 15.90 402nd 420 4.3%
2010 25.81 377th 427 11.7%
2011 45.35 240th 426 43.7%
2012 51.68 188th 426 55.9%
2013 75.94 56th 428 86.9%
2014 69.29 80th 422 81.0%
2015 87.61 21st 408 94.9%
2016 81.78 38th 402 90.5%
2017 58.74 147th 399 63.2%
2018 71.68 93rd 392 76.3%
2019 42.74 213th 383 44.4%
2021 31.26 282nd 380 25.8%
2022 25.31 314th 375 16.3%
2023 31.28 283rd 368 23.1%
2024 10.45 360th 368 2.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lizemore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.29 275th 377 27.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lizemore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.02 110th 382 71.2%
2018 68.29 77th 368 79.1%
2021 26.91 291st 335 13.1%
2022 22.46 315th 347 9.2%
2023 38.14 223rd 333 33.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Lizemore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.84 10th 16 37.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Lizemore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.32 101st 381 73.5%
2018 73.60 65th 366 82.2%
2019 47.52 179th 339 47.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lizemore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.37 163rd 382 57.3%
2018 63.40 117th 364 67.9%
2019 33.56 242nd 338 28.4%
2021 22.96 289th 333 13.2%
2022 28.94 262nd 330 20.6%
2023 36.07 224th 322 30.4%
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Rank History for White students at Lizemore Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.33 149th 382 61.0%
2018 70.94 92nd 374 75.4%
2019 41.91 211th 373 43.4%
2021 31.37 276th 376 26.6%
2022 24.55 312th 373 16.4%
2023 29.05 292nd 366 20.2%
2024 8.32 366th 367 0.3%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Lizemore Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, September 12, 2022

Open Quote The school needs to work on the bullying problem just because the faculty is a family member of the kid bullying it is still not to be pushed under the rug, IT HAPPENED MORE THAN ONCE. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lizemore Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 157 157
1990 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
1991 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1992 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1993 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
1994 122 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
1995 120 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1996 120 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 121
1997 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
1998 138 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 138
1999 125 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 127
2000 132 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
2001 138 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2002 130 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2003 130 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2004 119 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 122
2005 108 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2006 104 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 106
2007 109 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2008 115 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 118
2009 136 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 136
2010 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 140
2011 132 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 132
2012 125 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 125
2013 129 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 129
2014 133 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 134
2015 135 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 135
2016 120 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 120
2017 132 1 0 0 0 0 8 0 141
2018 138 1 0 0 0 0 8 0 147
2019 150 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 156
2020 135 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 141
2021 133 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 136
2022 107 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 111
2023 102 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 105
2024 85 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lizemore Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 157 8.2 19.1 n/a
1990 155 8.4 18.4 60
1991 142 8.8 16.1 61.3
1992 177 10.9 16.2 62.1
1993 147 9.6 15.3 73.5
1994 122 9.9 12.3 63.1
1995 121 9.1 13.3 56.2
1996 121 9.1 13.3 56.2
1997 132 9.2 14.3 62.9
1998 138 9.1 15.2 59.4
1999 127 11.3 11.2 76.4
2000 134 10.3 13.0 78.4
2001 139 11.0 12.6 71.2
2002 133 10.9 12.2 71.4
2003 133 10.9 12.2 71.4
2004 122 10.3 11.8 77.9
2005 111 9.1 12.2 69.4
2006 106 10.0 10.6 69.8
2007 113 10.4 10.9 66.4
2008 118 9.9 11.9 66.9
2009 136 10.9 12.5 63.2
2010 140 9.5 14.7 70.7
2011 132 10.3 12.8 68.9
2012 125 12.9 9.6 62.4
2013 129 10.9 11.8 41.9
2014 134 9.9 13.5 n/a
2015 135 10.0 13.5 53.3
2016 120 10.0 12.0 53.3
2017 141 9.5 14.8 58.9
2018 147 9.4 15.6 62.6
2019 156 9.9 15.7 62.8
2020 141 9.9 14.2 69.5
2021 136 9.4 14.4 53.7
2022 111 9.4 11.8 n/a
2023 105 9.9 10.6 n/a
2024 88 9.9 8.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lizemore Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 157 8.2 19.1 n/a
1990 155 8.4 18.4 60
1991 142 8.8 16.1 61.3
1992 177 10.9 16.2 62.1
1993 147 9.6 15.3 73.5
1994 122 9.9 12.3 63.1
1995 121 9.1 13.3 56.2
1996 121 9.1 13.3 56.2
1997 132 9.2 14.3 62.9
1998 138 9.1 15.2 59.4
1999 127 11.3 11.2 76.4
2000 134 10.3 13.0 78.4
2001 139 11.0 12.6 71.2
2002 133 10.9 12.2 71.4
2003 133 10.9 12.2 71.4
2004 122 10.3 11.8 77.9
2005 111 9.1 12.2 69.4
2006 106 10.0 10.6 69.8
2007 113 10.4 10.9 66.4
2008 118 9.9 11.9 66.9
2009 136 10.9 12.5 63.2
2010 140 9.5 14.7 70.7
2011 132 10.3 12.8 68.9
2012 125 12.9 9.6 62.4
2013 129 10.9 11.8 41.9
2014 134 9.9 13.5 n/a
2015 135 10.0 13.5 53.3
2016 120 10.0 12.0 53.3
2017 141 9.5 14.8 58.9
2018 147 9.4 15.6 62.6
2019 156 9.9 15.7 62.8
2020 141 9.9 14.2 69.5
2021 136 9.4 14.4 53.7
2022 111 9.4 11.8 n/a
2023 105 9.9 10.6 n/a
2024 88 9.9 8.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lizemore Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,030 (18.9%) $8,707 (81.1%) $10,737

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lizemore Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 213th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 283rd of 368 Elementary schools
 21.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lizemore Elementary School)5037.5
 12.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)47.250.7
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lizemore Elementary School)37.512.5
 25%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Schools)5040
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lizemore Elementary School)63.626.7
 36.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)45.543
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lizemore Elementary School)63.620
 43.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Schools)50.436.6
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lizemore Elementary School)2038.9
 18.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clay County Schools)37.631
 6.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lizemore Elementary School)4050
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Clay County Schools)51.942.5
 9.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Lizemore Elementary School)2033.3
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Clay County Schools)42.129.9
 12.2%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students156105
 32.7%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White150102
 32%
Two or More Races61
 83.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lizemore Elementary School

Students at Lizemore Elementary School are 97% White, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Lizemore Elementary School ranks in the bottom 2.2% of West Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 88 students attended Lizemore Elementary School.

Students who attend Lizemore Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clay Middle School
High : Clay County High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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