White Sulphur Elementary

Summary:

White Sulphur Elementary is a public elementary school in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, serving 337 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Greenbrier County Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 55 districts in the state.

While White Sulphur Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.94%) compared to the state average, its academic performance is mixed. The school performs better in 5th-grade mathematics and English Language Arts, with proficiency rates exceeding the district and state averages. However, it lags behind in 3rd and 4th-grade subjects. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing well but Hispanic and multi-racial students struggling. This suggests the school may need to address equity and inclusion issues to ensure all students have equal opportunities for success.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Frankford Elementary, which consistently ranks among the top schools in the state, White Sulphur Elementary's academic performance is mixed. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from a high of 30th out of 422 schools in 2013-2014 to 249th out of 368 schools in 2023-2024. This decline in ranking is likely due to the school's mixed academic performance compared to other schools in the state, and it may need to implement strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 150 Reed St
       White Sulphur Springs, WV  24986-2552


(304) 536-2244

District: Greenbrier County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
249th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,420 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  324

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Two or more races:
4.9%
African American:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Compare Details White Sulphur Elementary ranks worse than 67.7% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Greenbrier County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.07. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), two or more races (4.9%), African American (4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Sulphur Elementary is 13.4. 6 elementary schools in the Greenbrier County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Sulphur Elementary is $12,420. 7 elementary schools in the Greenbrier County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Sulphur Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks White Sulphur Elementary 249th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See White Sulphur Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Greenbrier County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Greenbrier County Schools 27th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Sulphur Elementary

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Rank History for all students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 45.35 249th 420 40.7%
2010 55.29 155th 427 63.7%
2011 64.08 112th 426 73.7%
2012 75.91 59th 426 86.2%
2013 79.50 40th 428 90.7%
2014 84.87 30th 422 92.9%
2015 75.25 57th 408 86.0%
2016 73.81 68th 402 83.1%
2017 51.25 197th 399 50.6%
2018 69.06 102nd 392 74.0%
2019 63.33 119th 383 68.9%
2021 49.42 175th 380 53.9%
2022 45.32 199th 375 46.9%
2023 39.39 237th 368 35.6%
2024 37.07 249th 368 32.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.40 210th 218 3.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.43 68th 98 30.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.91 208th 377 44.8%
2018 60.07 67th 258 74.0%
2019 42.97 90th 185 51.4%
2023 12.08 179th 180 0.6%
2024 44.85 98th 183 46.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.06 274th 382 28.3%
2018 64.04 97th 368 73.6%
2021 41.88 208th 335 37.9%
2022 42.58 203rd 347 41.5%
2023 44.94 185th 333 44.4%
2024 35.58 239th 336 28.9%
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Rank History for Female students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.65 244th 381 36.0%
2018 67.46 97th 366 73.5%
2019 61.98 107th 339 68.4%
2021 49.34 144th 322 55.3%
2022 59.11 109th 325 66.5%
2023 36.81 215th 317 32.2%
2024 37.87 216th 316 31.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.38 41st 154 73.4%
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Rank History for Male students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.23 140th 382 63.4%
2018 66.66 98th 364 73.1%
2019 62.42 108th 338 68.0%
2021 46.83 168th 333 49.5%
2022 32.41 241st 330 27.0%
2023 40.97 198th 322 38.5%
2024 34.61 238th 325 26.8%
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Rank History for African American students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.31 9th 187 95.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 34.86 119th 156 23.7%
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Rank History for White students at White Sulphur Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.46 191st 382 50.0%
2018 67.18 106th 374 71.7%
2019 63.46 119th 373 68.1%
2021 53.68 147th 376 60.9%
2022 47.08 192nd 373 48.5%
2023 41.68 216th 366 41.0%
2024 41.24 225th 367 38.7%
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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.

White Sulphur Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for White Sulphur Elementary

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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 512 512
1990 449 57 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1991 461 63 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1992 450 53 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 446 60 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1994 436 60 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 496
1995 437 38 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1996 437 38 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1997 442 41 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 485
1998 461 40 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 506
1999 462 44 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 449 37 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2001 454 32 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2002 380 33 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2003 380 33 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2004 389 28 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 389 31 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2006 338 23 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2007 322 42 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2008 311 39 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2009 332 39 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 329 43 1 9 0 0 1 0 383
2011 308 40 0 7 0 0 1 0 356
2012 310 34 0 9 0 1 3 0 357
2013 290 31 1 5 0 1 4 0 332
2014 282 38 0 9 0 1 3 0 333
2015 277 37 1 8 0 1 3 0 327
2016 312 30 1 7 0 0 7 0 357
2017 295 24 2 6 0 0 5 0 332
2018 296 24 1 6 1 0 5 0 333
2019 307 16 2 9 0 0 3 0 337
2020 310 17 2 7 0 0 4 0 340
2021 280 16 1 6 0 0 10 0 313
2022 282 13 1 5 0 0 15 0 316
2023 293 21 1 6 0 0 16 0 337
2024 289 13 1 5 0 0 16 0 324

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 White Sulphur Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 512 28.5 17.9 n/a
1990 506 25.5 19.8 36.8
1991 524 23.0 22.7 44.5
1992 504 25.0 20.1 40.1
1993 506 27.5 18.4 45.7
1994 496 27.3 18.2 40.3
1995 478 26.1 18.3 41.4
1996 478 26.1 18.3 41.4
1997 485 27.4 17.7 44.5
1998 506 28.3 17.9 39.1
1999 511 27.8 18.4 55.4
2000 487 29.4 16.6 58.1
2001 487 29.9 16.3 53.6
2002 414 28.6 14.5 63.8
2003 414 28.6 14.5 63.8
2004 422 27.8 15.2 60.9
2005 424 28.8 14.7 61.3
2006 365 25.0 14.6 62.5
2007 372 25.0 14.9 60.5
2008 359 22.7 15.8 54.6
2009 381 23.0 16.6 59.8
2010 383 23.5 16.3 58.7
2011 356 23.7 15.0 62.6
2012 357 25.5 14.0 56.6
2013 332 25.0 13.2 65.4
2014 333 25.0 13.3 57.1
2015 327 22.0 14.8 59.6
2016 357 24.0 14.8 66.4
2017 332 24.5 13.5 64.5
2018 333 25.5 13.0 64.9
2019 337 26.0 12.9 56.4
2020 340 25.6 13.2 55.9
2021 313 22.6 13.8 54.6
2022 316 23.6 13.3 n/a
2023 337 25.6 13.1 n/a
2024 324 24.1 13.4 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 White Sulphur Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 512 28.5 17.9 n/a
1990 506 25.5 19.8 36.8
1991 524 23.0 22.7 44.5
1992 504 25.0 20.1 40.1
1993 506 27.5 18.4 45.7
1994 496 27.3 18.2 40.3
1995 478 26.1 18.3 41.4
1996 478 26.1 18.3 41.4
1997 485 27.4 17.7 44.5
1998 506 28.3 17.9 39.1
1999 511 27.8 18.4 55.4
2000 487 29.4 16.6 58.1
2001 487 29.9 16.3 53.6
2002 414 28.6 14.5 63.8
2003 414 28.6 14.5 63.8
2004 422 27.8 15.2 60.9
2005 424 28.8 14.7 61.3
2006 365 25.0 14.6 62.5
2007 372 25.0 14.9 60.5
2008 359 22.7 15.8 54.6
2009 381 23.0 16.6 59.8
2010 383 23.5 16.3 58.7
2011 356 23.7 15.0 62.6
2012 357 25.5 14.0 56.6
2013 332 25.0 13.2 65.4
2014 333 25.0 13.3 57.1
2015 327 22.0 14.8 59.6
2016 357 24.0 14.8 66.4
2017 332 24.5 13.5 64.5
2018 333 25.5 13.0 64.9
2019 337 26.0 12.9 56.4
2020 340 25.6 13.2 55.9
2021 313 22.6 13.8 54.6
2022 316 23.6 13.3 n/a
2023 337 25.6 13.1 n/a
2024 324 24.1 13.4 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 White Sulphur Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,769 (14.2%) $10,650 (85.7%) $12,420

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

Impact of COVID-19 on White Sulphur Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 119th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 237th of 368 Elementary schools
 33.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (White Sulphur Elementary)53.223.5
 29.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenbrier County Schools)52.848.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (White Sulphur Elementary)38.319.6
 18.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenbrier County Schools)47.838.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (White Sulphur Elementary)66.139.5
 26.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Greenbrier County Schools)56.743.9
 12.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (White Sulphur Elementary)61.337.2
 24.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenbrier County Schools)59.544.2
 15.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (White Sulphur Elementary)5057.9
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Greenbrier County Schools)36.833.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (White Sulphur Elementary)58.347.4
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Greenbrier County Schools)48.638.8
 9.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (White Sulphur Elementary)33.329
 4.3%
   5th Grade Science (Greenbrier County Schools)3625.1
 10.9%
   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 Students337337
African American1621
 31.3%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic96
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White307293
 4.6%
Two or More Races316
 433.3%


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White Sulphur Elementary ranks 249th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at White Sulphur Elementary are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 324 students attended White Sulphur Elementary.


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