Coalton Elementary School

Summary:

Coalton Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 163 students in grades PK-5 in the small town of Coalton, West Virginia. The school is part of the Randolph County Schools district, which is ranked 54 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Coalton Elementary School faces significant challenges, including a lack of racial diversity (96.93% white students), consistently underperforming the state and district averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels, and being ranked in the bottom 20% of West Virginia elementary schools for the past several years. The school's male students and special education students perform particularly poorly compared to their peers in the state. Despite higher-than-average spending per student, the school's academic performance remains subpar, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance.

While Coalton Elementary School struggles, some nearby schools within the same district, such as Midland Elementary School and Jennings Randolph Elementary School, demonstrate significantly better academic performance and higher rankings, indicating that there may be opportunities to learn from their successful practices. Addressing the challenges at Coalton Elementary School will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional practices, providing targeted interventions, and fostering a more inclusive and equitable learning environment.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 278 Broadway Ave
       Coalton, WV  26257


(304) 636-9164

District: Randolph County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
299th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,006 Help


Students who attend Coalton Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Elkins Middle School
High:    Elkins High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  161

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.5%
Two or more races:
2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Coalton Elementary School ranks worse than 81.3% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Randolph County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.68. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Coalton Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Randolph County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (97.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coalton Elementary School is 14.6. 5 elementary schools in the Randolph County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coalton Elementary School is $12,006, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Randolph County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Coalton Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Coalton Elementary School 299th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Coalton Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Randolph County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Randolph County Schools 54th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Coalton Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Coalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 50.46 214th 420 49.0%
2010 39.85 262nd 427 38.6%
2011 44.45 245th 426 42.5%
2012 28.70 358th 426 16.0%
2013 41.03 269th 428 37.1%
2014 43.72 253rd 422 40.0%
2015 45.43 233rd 408 42.9%
2016 41.32 256th 402 36.3%
2017 18.30 376th 399 5.8%
2018 8.16 391st 392 0.3%
2019 28.14 305th 383 20.4%
2021 41.17 221st 380 41.8%
2022 32.91 268th 375 28.5%
2023 24.67 307th 368 16.6%
2024 26.68 299th 368 18.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Coalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.00 195th 377 48.3%
2018 33.82 186th 258 27.9%
2024 16.59 174th 183 4.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Coalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.27 357th 382 6.5%
2018 17.17 357th 368 3.0%
2022 32.22 270th 347 22.2%
2023 37.90 225th 333 32.4%
2024 34.72 243rd 336 27.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Coalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.17 369th 381 3.1%
2018 16.77 353rd 366 3.6%
2021 30.25 250th 322 22.4%
2022 26.21 263rd 325 19.1%
2023 32.60 234th 317 26.2%
2024 36.31 223rd 316 29.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Coalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.72 317th 382 17.0%
2018 10.42 360th 364 1.1%
2019 26.37 278th 338 17.8%
2021 44.01 185th 333 44.4%
2022 21.62 289th 330 12.4%
2023 18.06 295th 322 8.4%
2024 10.61 318th 325 2.2%
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Rank History for White students at Coalton Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.84 364th 382 4.7%
2018 6.88 373rd 374 0.3%
2019 29.26 292nd 373 21.7%
2021 38.76 235th 376 37.5%
2022 36.52 247th 373 33.8%
2023 26.20 303rd 366 17.2%
2024 25.87 299th 367 18.5%
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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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Coalton 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 415 415
1990 402 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1991 390 6 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 400
1992 354 5 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 364
1993 367 4 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 374
1994 143 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 146
1995 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1996 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1997 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1998 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1999 211 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2000 202 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2001 198 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2002 190 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2003 190 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2004 162 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2005 148 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2006 144 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2007 155 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2008 146 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2009 149 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2010 154 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 155
2011 148 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 149
2012 162 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 164
2013 158 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 161
2014 153 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 155
2015 161 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 163
2016 165 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 168
2017 143 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 148
2018 144 0 0 0 0 0 4 1 149
2019 136 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 139
2020 147 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 150
2021 141 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 146
2022 143 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 148
2023 158 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 163
2024 157 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 161

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 Coalton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 415 29.2 14.2 n/a
1990 407 27.3 14.9 52.1
1991 400 28.6 13.9 47.3
1992 364 26.5 13.7 54.1
1993 374 24.0 15.6 51.1
1994 146 12.3 11.9 64.4
1995 183 14.4 12.7 51.4
1996 183 14.4 12.7 51.4
1997 189 14.0 13.5 48.7
1998 201 16.0 12.6 49.8
1999 212 14.5 14.6 67.5
2000 203 15.5 13.1 69.5
2001 200 15.5 12.9 64
2002 192 14.0 13.7 63.5
2003 192 14.0 13.7 63.5
2004 163 15.0 10.9 62.6
2005 149 13.0 11.5 65.8
2006 144 11.0 13.1 63.2
2007 155 14.5 10.7 59.4
2008 147 11.0 13.4 67.3
2009 150 11.0 13.6 58
2010 155 10.5 14.7 61.3
2011 149 11.9 12.5 57.7
2012 164 10.5 15.6 62.8
2013 161 9.5 16.9 42.2
2014 155 10.5 14.7 n/a
2015 163 11.0 14.8 33.1
2016 168 11.0 15.2 41.7
2017 148 10.0 14.8 39.2
2018 149 10.0 14.9 63.1
2019 139 10.0 13.9 50.4
2020 150 10.0 15.0 46.7
2021 146 11.0 13.2 48.6
2022 148 11.0 13.4 n/a
2023 163 11.0 14.8 n/a
2024 161 11.0 14.6 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 Coalton Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 415 29.2 14.2 n/a
1990 407 27.3 14.9 52.1
1991 400 28.6 13.9 47.3
1992 364 26.5 13.7 54.1
1993 374 24.0 15.6 51.1
1994 146 12.3 11.9 64.4
1995 183 14.4 12.7 51.4
1996 183 14.4 12.7 51.4
1997 189 14.0 13.5 48.7
1998 201 16.0 12.6 49.8
1999 212 14.5 14.6 67.5
2000 203 15.5 13.1 69.5
2001 200 15.5 12.9 64
2002 192 14.0 13.7 63.5
2003 192 14.0 13.7 63.5
2004 163 15.0 10.9 62.6
2005 149 13.0 11.5 65.8
2006 144 11.0 13.1 63.2
2007 155 14.5 10.7 59.4
2008 147 11.0 13.4 67.3
2009 150 11.0 13.6 58
2010 155 10.5 14.7 61.3
2011 149 11.9 12.5 57.7
2012 164 10.5 15.6 62.8
2013 161 9.5 16.9 42.2
2014 155 10.5 14.7 n/a
2015 163 11.0 14.8 33.1
2016 168 11.0 15.2 41.7
2017 148 10.0 14.8 39.2
2018 149 10.0 14.9 63.1
2019 139 10.0 13.9 50.4
2020 150 10.0 15.0 46.7
2021 146 11.0 13.2 48.6
2022 148 11.0 13.4 n/a
2023 163 11.0 14.8 n/a
2024 161 11.0 14.6 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 Coalton Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,411 (11.8%) $10,594 (88.2%) $12,006

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Coalton Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 305th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 307th of 368 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coalton Elementary School)4020.8
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Randolph County Schools)5137.9
 13.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coalton Elementary School)53.329.2
 24.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Randolph County Schools)45.823.3
 22.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coalton Elementary School)26.133.3
 7.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Randolph County Schools)46.834.3
 12.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coalton Elementary School)21.733.3
 11.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph County Schools)4338.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coalton Elementary School)14.330.4
 16.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Randolph County Schools)3130.5
 0.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coalton Elementary School)42.934.8
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph County Schools)40.238.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Coalton Elementary School)33.326.1
 7.2%
   5th Grade Science (Randolph County Schools)30.728.9
 1.8%
   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 Students139163
 17.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White136158
 16.2%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%


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Students at Coalton Elementary School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Elkins Middle School
High : Elkins High School

Coalton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.8% of West Virginia elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended Coalton Elementary 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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