Shady Spring Elementary

Summary:

Shady Spring Elementary is a public elementary school in Shady Spring, West Virginia, serving 414 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Raleigh County Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Shady Spring Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 96.62% of students identifying as white. The school's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages, with some variations across grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 4th-grade students outperformed the district and state in mathematics, while the 3rd-grade students underperformed in the same subject. The school's female students consistently outperform their male counterparts, but the school's special education and low socioeconomic status students tend to perform below the state average for those subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools in the Raleigh County Schools district, Shady Spring Elementary generally performs on par or slightly below the district average. However, some schools, such as Hollywood Elementary and Stanaford Elementary School, consistently outperform Shady Spring Elementary and the district as a whole. Shady Spring Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's academic performance challenges for its low socioeconomic status student subgroup.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 Flat Top Rd
       Shady Spring, WV  25918-8618


(304) 256-4633

District: Raleigh County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,443 Help


Students who attend Shady Spring Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shady Spring Middle School
High:    Shady Spring High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
Two or more races:
2.9%
Asian:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Shady Spring Elementary ranks better than 60.6% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 8th among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Raleigh County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.16. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.5%), two or more races (2.9%), Asian (1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Shady Spring Elementary is 15. 15 elementary schools in the Raleigh County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shady Spring Elementary is $11,443. 13 elementary schools in the Raleigh County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shady Spring Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Shady Spring Elementary 145th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Shady Spring Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Raleigh County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Raleigh County Schools 12th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Shady Spring Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Shady Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 67.84 95th 420 77.4%
2010 68.01 92nd 427 78.5%
2011 52.46 185th 426 56.6%
2012 59.36 134th 426 68.5%
2013 64.58 116th 428 72.9%
2014 47.20 223rd 422 47.2%
2015 48.24 208th 408 49.0%
2016 45.00 236th 402 41.3%
2017 58.03 154th 399 61.4%
2018 58.13 149th 392 62.0%
2019 55.64 153rd 383 60.1%
2021 58.66 124th 380 67.4%
2022 63.33 114th 375 69.6%
2023 59.99 128th 368 65.2%
2024 57.16 145th 368 60.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Shady Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.19 206th 218 5.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Shady Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.15 183rd 377 51.5%
2018 51.33 107th 258 58.5%
2019 45.76 82nd 185 55.7%
2023 17.02 175th 180 2.8%
2024 22.16 167th 183 8.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shady Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.94 112th 382 70.7%
2018 47.00 199th 368 45.9%
2021 50.35 151st 335 54.9%
2022 59.18 103rd 347 70.3%
2023 47.70 173rd 333 48.0%
2024 41.48 211th 336 37.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Shady Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 64.77 102nd 381 73.2%
2018 60.15 130th 366 64.5%
2019 55.65 138th 339 59.3%
2021 61.54 95th 322 70.5%
2022 65.76 89th 325 72.6%
2023 72.15 63rd 317 80.1%
2024 64.88 84th 316 73.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Shady Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.69 17th 146 88.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Shady Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.67 197th 382 48.4%
2018 52.29 167th 364 54.1%
2019 52.92 142nd 338 58.0%
2021 52.74 137th 333 58.9%
2022 54.59 128th 330 61.2%
2023 40.12 201st 322 37.6%
2024 43.48 191st 325 41.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Shady Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 6.58 68th 75 9.3%
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Rank History for White students at Shady Spring Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.29 143rd 382 62.6%
2018 56.75 148th 374 60.4%
2019 54.66 152nd 373 59.2%
2021 57.92 124th 376 67.0%
2022 63.89 111th 373 70.2%
2023 57.68 131st 366 64.2%
2024 54.19 153rd 367 58.3%
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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.

Shady Spring Elementary Test Scores
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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Shady Spring 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 440 440
1990 406 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1991 427 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 385 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 380 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1994 343 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1995 376 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1996 376 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1997 360 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1998 363 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1999 421 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2000 427 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2001 431 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 463 1 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2003 463 1 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2004 419 1 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2005 426 4 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2006 461 2 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 473
2007 479 1 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2008 506 0 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2009 528 1 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2010 573 2 7 0 1 0 1 0 584
2011 547 1 7 1 0 0 1 0 557
2012 551 3 4 1 0 0 4 0 563
2013 552 3 2 1 0 0 6 0 564
2014 526 4 2 4 0 0 6 0 542
2015 516 4 0 3 0 0 6 0 529
2016 533 3 1 1 0 0 6 0 544
2017 542 1 3 2 0 0 4 0 552
2018 536 0 4 2 0 0 4 0 546
2019 501 2 3 2 0 0 2 0 510
2020 484 3 3 3 0 0 8 0 501
2021 427 4 4 5 0 0 7 0 447
2022 416 1 2 4 0 0 10 0 433
2023 400 2 2 0 0 0 10 0 414
2024 401 3 4 0 0 0 12 0 420

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 Shady Spring Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 440 23.0 19.1 n/a
1990 406 24.0 16.9 35
1991 427 26.0 16.4 30.9
1992 389 23.0 16.9 35.7
1993 383 21.0 18.2 34.2
1994 346 21.0 16.5 39
1995 377 24.5 15.4 44.6
1996 377 24.5 15.4 44.6
1997 361 24.0 15.0 39.9
1998 364 23.0 15.8 44
1999 423 25.0 16.9 53.7
2000 430 27.0 15.9 49.1
2001 433 27.0 16.0 53.3
2002 470 28.0 16.8 41.5
2003 470 28.0 16.8 41.5
2004 427 25.0 17.1 40
2005 437 27.0 16.2 42.8
2006 473 27.0 17.5 37.2
2007 489 28.0 17.5 35.4
2008 513 29.0 17.7 34.5
2009 536 29.0 18.5 33.2
2010 584 29.5 19.8 36.3
2011 557 33.5 16.5 37.7
2012 563 30.5 18.4 43.2
2013 564 30.5 18.4 42.7
2014 542 31.5 17.2 n/a
2015 529 30.0 17.6 30.4
2016 544 32.0 17.0 33.1
2017 552 33.0 16.7 35.3
2018 546 33.0 16.5 42.7
2019 510 32.0 15.9 46.5
2020 501 32.0 15.6 47.3
2021 447 30.0 14.9 50.3
2022 433 30.0 14.4 n/a
2023 414 29.0 14.2 n/a
2024 420 28.0 15.0 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 Shady Spring Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 440 23.0 19.1 n/a
1990 406 24.0 16.9 35
1991 427 26.0 16.4 30.9
1992 389 23.0 16.9 35.7
1993 383 21.0 18.2 34.2
1994 346 21.0 16.5 39
1995 377 24.5 15.4 44.6
1996 377 24.5 15.4 44.6
1997 361 24.0 15.0 39.9
1998 364 23.0 15.8 44
1999 423 25.0 16.9 53.7
2000 430 27.0 15.9 49.1
2001 433 27.0 16.0 53.3
2002 470 28.0 16.8 41.5
2003 470 28.0 16.8 41.5
2004 427 25.0 17.1 40
2005 437 27.0 16.2 42.8
2006 473 27.0 17.5 37.2
2007 489 28.0 17.5 35.4
2008 513 29.0 17.7 34.5
2009 536 29.0 18.5 33.2
2010 584 29.5 19.8 36.3
2011 557 33.5 16.5 37.7
2012 563 30.5 18.4 43.2
2013 564 30.5 18.4 42.7
2014 542 31.5 17.2 n/a
2015 529 30.0 17.6 30.4
2016 544 32.0 17.0 33.1
2017 552 33.0 16.7 35.3
2018 546 33.0 16.5 42.7
2019 510 32.0 15.9 46.5
2020 501 32.0 15.6 47.3
2021 447 30.0 14.9 50.3
2022 433 30.0 14.4 n/a
2023 414 29.0 14.2 n/a
2024 420 28.0 15.0 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 Shady Spring Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,232 (10.8%) $10,212 (89.2%) $11,443

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Shady Spring Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 153rd of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 128th of 368 Elementary schools
 5.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Shady Spring Elementary)5669.4
 13.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Raleigh County Schools)4956.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shady Spring Elementary)51.242.9
 8.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Raleigh County Schools)4445.3
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Shady Spring Elementary)28.144.8
 16.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Raleigh County Schools)39.144.5
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Shady Spring Elementary)39.153.5
 14.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Raleigh County Schools)47.345.4
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Shady Spring Elementary)47.338.7
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Raleigh County Schools)42.545.1
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Shady Spring Elementary)58.138.7
 19.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Raleigh County Schools)50.749.1
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Shady Spring Elementary)49.538.7
 10.8%
   5th Grade Science (Raleigh County Schools)35.435.3
 0.1%
   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 Students510414
 18.8%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic20
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White501400
 20.2%
Two or More Races210
 400%


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Students who attend Shady Spring Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shady Spring Middle School
High : Shady Spring High

In the 2023-24 school year, 420 students attended Shady Spring Elementary.

Students at Shady Spring Elementary are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

Shady Spring Elementary ranks 145th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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