Is Petersburg Elementary School a good school?

Petersburg Elementary School ranks 156 th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Petersburg Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 644 students attended Petersburg Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Petersburg Elementary School?

Students at Petersburg Elementary School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Petersburg Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Petersburg Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Petersburg High School

Petersburg Elementary School

Summary:

Petersburg Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Petersburg, West Virginia, with a student population of 637. The school is part of the Grant County Schools district, which is ranked 26 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Petersburg Elementary consistently performs above the state and district averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts assessments across grades 3-6. In 2023-2024, the school had 62.5% of 3rd graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 58.9% for the district and 53.2% for the state. The school also excels in 4th grade English Language Arts, with 60.9% proficiency compared to 59.6% for the district and 46.6% for the state. Additionally, Petersburg Elementary has shown strong performance for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and English Language Learners, ranking among the top schools in the state for these groups in certain years.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 51.42% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2020-2021, Petersburg Elementary has consistently ranked among the top schools in the state for its performance of low-income students, ranking 41st out of 347 West Virginia elementary schools in 2021-2022. In comparison, East Hardy Elementary School and Moorefield Intermediate School, located in the neighboring Hardy County district, perform significantly lower than Petersburg Elementary across most academic measures. However, Maysville Elementary School, located within the same district, is a high-performing school that outperforms Petersburg Elementary in several academic areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

333 Rig St
Petersburg, WV 26847-1644

(304) 257-1110

District: Grant County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
156^th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,246

Students who attend Petersburg Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Petersburg High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 644

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.7%

Hispanic:

2.3%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Petersburg Elementary School ranks better than 57.6% of elementary schools in West Virginia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.17. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.7%), Hispanic (2.3%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Petersburg Elementary School is 16.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Petersburg Elementary School is $10,246.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Petersburg Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Petersburg Elementary School 156^th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Petersburg Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Grant County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grant County Schools 26^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Petersburg Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	40.12	284^th	420	32.4%
2010	57.33	142^nd	427	66.7%
2011	53.63	171^st	426	59.9%
2012	52.29	182^nd	426	57.3%
2013	40.53	277^th	428	35.3%
2014	44.71	242^nd	422	42.7%
2015	55.36	162^nd	408	60.3%
2016	59.14	144^th	402	64.2%
2017	64.98	115^th	399	71.2%
2018	53.32	172^nd	392	56.1%
2019	63.19	120^th	383	68.7%
2021	66.48	91^st	380	76.1%
2022	70.60	79^th	375	78.9%
2023	59.53	130^th	368	64.7%
2024	54.17	156^th	368	57.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	63.94	24^th	98	75.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	51.25	141^st	377	62.6%
2018	41.53	152^nd	258	41.1%
2019	42.05	95^th	185	48.6%
2023	49.56	93^rd	180	48.3%
2024	41.35	104^th	183	43.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	70.60	78^th	382	79.6%
2018	52.66	164^th	368	55.4%
2021	72.24	47^th	335	86.0%
2022	74.91	41^st	347	88.2%
2023	69.54	63^rd	333	81.1%
2024	63.66	83^rd	336	75.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	61.64	118^th	381	69.0%
2018	48.61	194^th	366	47.0%
2019	60.52	114^th	339	66.4%
2021	72.85	58^th	322	82.0%
2022	70.25	74^th	325	77.2%
2023	56.51	118^th	317	62.8%
2024	58.30	117^th	316	63.0%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.33	124^th	146	15.1%
2022	48.89	72^nd	154	53.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	63.86	109^th	382	71.5%
2018	57.71	148^th	364	59.3%
2019	63.11	106^th	338	68.6%
2021	58.64	111^th	333	66.7%
2022	67.63	75^th	330	77.3%
2023	58.50	115^th	322	64.3%
2024	48.67	166^th	325	48.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	67.97	30^th	187	84.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	42.40	87^th	156	44.2%

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Rank History for White students at Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	63.93	113^th	382	70.4%
2018	54.44	157^th	374	58.0%
2019	64.39	111^th	373	70.2%
2021	66.46	92^nd	376	75.5%
2022	69.69	81^st	373	78.3%
2023	57.56	133^rd	366	63.7%
2024	52.94	161^st	367	56.1%

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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.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Petersburg 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	506	506
1990	458	14	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	476
1991	478	13	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	492
1992	502	8	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	513
1993	498	8	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	511
1994	516	8	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1995	547	9	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
1996	547	9	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	560
1997	568	9	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	580
1998	601	9	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
1999	604	10	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	617
2000	620	9	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	632
2001	642	11	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	656
2002	602	16	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
2003	602	16	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
2004	606	14	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	621
2005	585	12	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	602
2006	583	11	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2007	588	8	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
2008	588	7	3	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	606
2009	595	6	1	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	609
2010	607	9	0	14	0	0	0	0	630
2011	631	8	0	13	0	0	1	0	653
2012	631	9	0	10	0	0	0	0	650
2013	625	8	0	9	0	1	1	0	644
2014	674	9	1	9	1	0	1	0	695
2015	668	6	0	10	2	0	3	0	689
2016	643	5	0	13	2	0	2	0	665
2017	616	5	0	13	2	0	2	0	638
2018	634	5	0	14	2	0	2	0	657
2019	627	6	0	13	2	0	2	0	650
2020	629	10	2	10	2	0	0	0	653
2021	614	8	1	8	1	0	0	0	632
2022	627	7	0	9	0	0	0	0	643
2023	624	4	0	9	0	0	0	0	637
2024	623	6	0	15	0	0	0	0	644

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 Petersburg Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	506	30.5	16.5	n/a
1990	476	34.5	13.7	40.8
1991	492	31.1	15.8	35.8
1992	513	31.4	16.3	40.9
1993	511	29.0	17.6	40.7
1994	530	29.9	17.7	39.4
1995	560	32.5	17.2	41.3
1996	560	32.5	17.2	41.3
1997	580	32.9	17.6	39.1
1998	612	36.3	16.9	40.5
1999	617	36.8	16.8	60.3
2000	632	39.9	15.8	60.3
2001	656	41.4	15.8	67.1
2002	619	39.7	15.6	53.8
2003	619	39.7	15.6	53.8
2004	621	35.0	17.7	56.2
2005	602	34.0	17.7	52.3
2006	605	34.3	17.6	50.9
2007	609	36.3	16.8	53.7
2008	606	36.5	16.6	52.5
2009	609	36.6	16.6	51.2
2010	630	39.5	15.9	59
2011	653	39.2	16.6	55.7
2012	650	41.5	15.6	61.1
2013	644	42.0	15.3	46.3
2014	695	40.0	17.3	n/a
2015	689	40.0	17.2	45.3
2016	665	39.0	17.0	46.9
2017	638	37.0	17.2	44.4
2018	657	38.0	17.2	61
2019	650	38.0	17.1	52.9
2020	653	37.5	17.4	52.7
2021	632	38.5	16.4	51.4
2022	643	41.0	15.6	n/a
2023	637	40.0	15.9	n/a
2024	644	40.0	16.1	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 Petersburg Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	506	30.5	16.5	n/a
1990	476	34.5	13.7	40.8
1991	492	31.1	15.8	35.8
1992	513	31.4	16.3	40.9
1993	511	29.0	17.6	40.7
1994	530	29.9	17.7	39.4
1995	560	32.5	17.2	41.3
1996	560	32.5	17.2	41.3
1997	580	32.9	17.6	39.1
1998	612	36.3	16.9	40.5
1999	617	36.8	16.8	60.3
2000	632	39.9	15.8	60.3
2001	656	41.4	15.8	67.1
2002	619	39.7	15.6	53.8
2003	619	39.7	15.6	53.8
2004	621	35.0	17.7	56.2
2005	602	34.0	17.7	52.3
2006	605	34.3	17.6	50.9
2007	609	36.3	16.8	53.7
2008	606	36.5	16.6	52.5
2009	609	36.6	16.6	51.2
2010	630	39.5	15.9	59
2011	653	39.2	16.6	55.7
2012	650	41.5	15.6	61.1
2013	644	42.0	15.3	46.3
2014	695	40.0	17.3	n/a
2015	689	40.0	17.2	45.3
2016	665	39.0	17.0	46.9
2017	638	37.0	17.2	44.4
2018	657	38.0	17.2	61
2019	650	38.0	17.1	52.9
2020	653	37.5	17.4	52.7
2021	632	38.5	16.4	51.4
2022	643	41.0	15.6	n/a
2023	637	40.0	15.9	n/a
2024	644	40.0	16.1	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Petersburg Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,181 (11.5%)	$9,066 (88.5%)	$10,246

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Petersburg Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 120^th of 383 Elementary schools	Ranks 130^th of 368 Elementary schools	4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Petersburg Elementary School)	70.4	58.2	12.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Grant County Schools)	67.6	53.9	13.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	50.9	51.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Petersburg Elementary School)	56.8	40.3	16.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Grant County Schools)	56.8	42.7	14.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	44	39.9	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Petersburg Elementary School)	48.2	48.9	0.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Grant County Schools)	50.9	50.4	0.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	47.3	45.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Petersburg Elementary School)	49.4	52.2	2.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Grant County Schools)	50	53.8	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	48.8	44.2	4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Petersburg Elementary School)	31.7	44.3	12.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Grant County Schools)	37.3	39.6	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	40	38.1	1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Petersburg Elementary School)	63.3	41.4	21.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grant County Schools)	64.4	41.6	22.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	47.2	44.3	2.9%
5th Grade Science (Petersburg Elementary School)	45.8	27.1	18.7%
5th Grade Science (Grant County Schools)	50.8	31.7	19.1%
5th Grade Science (West Virginia)	35.4	30.8	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Petersburg Elementary School)	26.9	35.7	8.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Grant County Schools)	31.6	31.7	0.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Petersburg Elementary School)	55.2	55.7	0.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grant County Schools)	55.3	54.5	0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	45.3	45.4	0.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	650	637	2%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	9	30.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	627	624	0.5%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%

Schools Near Petersburg Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2024)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2024)				WV Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 6th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Petersburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	333 Rig St	Petersburg	26847	Grant County	Grant County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 257-1110	644	40	16.1		623 (96.7%)	6 (0.9%)	15 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.2	156^th of 368 public elementary schools	57.6%		59.5	130^th of 368 public elementary schools	64.7%	26	62.5	44.9	24.4	35.5	45.8	60.9	47.8	46.1	30.0	$10,246	$1,181	$9,066
Maysville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7 Elementary School Dr Ste 1	Maysville	26833	Grant County	Grant County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 749-7441	205	14	15.1		203 (99.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	78.3	58^th of 368 public elementary schools	84.2%		77.8	58^th of 368 public elementary schools	84.2%		53.1	50.0	60.0	47.4	62.5	55.6	85.0	57.9	45.0	$11,284	$1,768	$9,516
Moorefield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	400 N Main St	Moorefield	26836	Hardy County	Hardy County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 530-6356	433	26	16.3		333 (76.9%)	23 (5.3%)	57 (13.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (4.6%)								(n/a)										$10,586	$1,691	$8,895
Moorefield Intermediate School	Public	3-5	345 Caledonia Heights Rd	Moorefield	26836	Hardy County	Hardy County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 530-3450	299	20	15.3		246 (82.3%)	10 (3.3%)	34 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)	26	302^nd of 368 public elementary schools	17.9%		41.3	224^th of 368 public elementary schools	39.1%	78	42.5	36.3	23.5		47.1	36.3	29.4		16.7	$9,461	$1,312	$8,149
East Hardy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	238 Cougar Dr	Baker	26801	Hardy County	Hardy County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 897-5970	331	23	14.2		323 (97.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	20.7	326^th of 368 public elementary schools	11.4%		23.6	310^th of 368 public elementary schools	15.8%	16	27.0	36.4	10.9	21.9	29.0	33.3	23.9	46.9	17.4	$10,667	$1,483	$9,184

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