Is Smithville Elementary a good school?

Yes! Smithville Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2 nd of 368 West Virginia elementary schools.

How many students attend Smithville Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 94 students attended Smithville Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Smithville Elementary?

Students at Smithville Elementary are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Smithville Elementary attend?

Students who attend Smithville Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Ritchie County Middle High : Ritchie County High School

Smithville Elementary

Summary:

Smithville Elementary is a public elementary school in Smithville, West Virginia, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 93 students. This high-performing school is part of the Ritchie County Schools district, which is ranked 8th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Smithville Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 100% of 3rd-grade students and 95% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 61.8% and 66.2% for the district, respectively. Similarly, 91.7% of 3rd-grade students and 75% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 59.6% and 58.3% for the district. This exceptional performance has earned the school a 5-star rating and a ranking of 2nd out of 368 elementary schools in West Virginia. The school's student-teacher ratio of 10.3 is also lower than nearby Creed Collins Elementary (11.8) and Harrisville Elementary (12.1).

Smithville Elementary's success is particularly noteworthy given that 63.16% of its students come from low-income families, receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school is able to provide a high-quality education to students regardless of their socioeconomic status. While Smithville outperforms nearby schools, other schools in the Ritchie County Schools and Calhoun County Schools districts also show varying levels of academic performance, indicating that factors beyond just the school district, such as school-specific policies and community engagement, play a significant role in a school's success.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

157 Main Street
Smithville, WV 26178

(304) 477-3273

District: Ritchie County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,848

Students who attend Smithville Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Ritchie County Middle
High:	Ritchie County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 94

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.8%

African American:

1.1%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Smithville Elementary ranks better than 99.5% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Ritchie County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.79. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Smithville Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Ritchie County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), American Indian (1.1%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithville Elementary is 10.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Ritchie County Schools District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithville Elementary is $16,848, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Ritchie County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smithville Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithville Elementary 2^nd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Smithville Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Ritchie County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritchie County Schools 8^th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Smithville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2009	52.58	202^nd	420	51.9%
2010	32.10	335^th	427	21.5%
2011	49.89	201^st	426	52.8%
2012	53.06	177^th	426	58.5%
2013	63.09	122^nd	428	71.5%
2014	52.64	177^th	422	58.1%
2015	63.46	106^th	408	74.0%
2016	61.72	128^th	402	68.2%
2017	61.99	127^th	399	68.2%
2018	92.74	9^th	392	97.7%
2019	96.32	4^th	383	99.0%
2021	99.91	1^st	380	99.7%
2022	99.48	2^nd	375	99.5%
2023	98.73	1^st	368	99.7%
2024	98.79	2^nd	368	99.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Smithville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	74.82	31^st	377	91.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	66.69	93^rd	382	75.7%
2018	93.78	3^rd	368	99.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Smithville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	48.45	203^rd	381	46.7%
2018	97.25	2^nd	366	99.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Smithville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2017	60.83	125^th	382	67.3%
2018	82.06	39^th	364	89.3%

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Rank History for White students at Smithville Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WV State Percentile
2017	62.35	123^rd	382	67.8%
2018	91.66	12^th	374	96.8%
2019	96.01	4^th	373	98.9%
2021	99.90	1^st	376	99.7%
2022	99.17	2^nd	373	99.5%
2023	98.18	1^st	366	99.7%
2024	98.43	2^nd	367	99.5%

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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.

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Tuesday, June 16, 2020

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Enrollment information for Smithville 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	77	77
1990	61	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	61
1991	83	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
1992	82	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
1993	84	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
1994	90	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	90
1995	102	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1996	102	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	102
1997	101	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	101
1998	90	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	91
1999	82	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
2000	76	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	76
2001	67	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2002	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2003	100	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	100
2004	81	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	81
2005	59	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	59
2006	53	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	53
2007	54	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	54
2008	52	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	52
2009	69	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	69
2010	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	90
2011	88	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	88
2012	90	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	90
2013	92	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	93
2014	87	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	88
2015	111	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	112
2016	126	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	128
2017	123	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	125
2018	118	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	119
2019	94	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	95
2020	98	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	100
2021	93	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	95
2022	88	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	89
2023	89	1	0	2	1	0	0	0	93
2024	91	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	94

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smithville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	77	7.0	11.0	n/a
1990	61	5.0	12.2	67.2
1991	83	5.0	16.6	62.7
1992	82	7.5	10.9	58.5
1993	84	8.0	10.5	61.9
1994	90	8.5	10.6	53.3
1995	102	8.5	12.0	62.7
1996	102	8.5	12.0	62.7
1997	101	8.0	12.6	73.3
1998	91	5.5	16.5	65.9
1999	82	6.2	13.2	73.2
2000	76	6.7	11.3	81.6
2001	67	6.7	10.0	68.7
2002	100	8.0	12.5	70
2003	100	8.0	12.5	70
2004	81	7.0	11.6	60.5
2005	59	6.0	9.8	67.8
2006	53	5.0	10.6	56.6
2007	54	4.3	12.6	61.1
2008	52	5.1	10.2	71.2
2009	69	5.5	12.5	69.6
2010	90	6.5	13.8	66.7
2011	88	8.8	9.9	65.9
2012	90	8.0	11.2	66.7
2013	93	8.0	11.6	39.8
2014	88	7.6	11.5	n/a
2015	112	8.0	14.0	53.6
2016	128	9.0	14.2	58.6
2017	125	9.5	13.1	54.4
2018	119	10.0	11.9	66.4
2019	95	9.0	10.5	67.4
2020	100	9.2	10.8	64
2021	95	9.0	10.5	63.2
2022	89	9.0	9.8	n/a
2023	93	9.0	10.3	n/a
2024	94	9.0	10.4	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 Smithville Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	77	7.0	11.0	n/a
1990	61	5.0	12.2	67.2
1991	83	5.0	16.6	62.7
1992	82	7.5	10.9	58.5
1993	84	8.0	10.5	61.9
1994	90	8.5	10.6	53.3
1995	102	8.5	12.0	62.7
1996	102	8.5	12.0	62.7
1997	101	8.0	12.6	73.3
1998	91	5.5	16.5	65.9
1999	82	6.2	13.2	73.2
2000	76	6.7	11.3	81.6
2001	67	6.7	10.0	68.7
2002	100	8.0	12.5	70
2003	100	8.0	12.5	70
2004	81	7.0	11.6	60.5
2005	59	6.0	9.8	67.8
2006	53	5.0	10.6	56.6
2007	54	4.3	12.6	61.1
2008	52	5.1	10.2	71.2
2009	69	5.5	12.5	69.6
2010	90	6.5	13.8	66.7
2011	88	8.8	9.9	65.9
2012	90	8.0	11.2	66.7
2013	93	8.0	11.6	39.8
2014	88	7.6	11.5	n/a
2015	112	8.0	14.0	53.6
2016	128	9.0	14.2	58.6
2017	125	9.5	13.1	54.4
2018	119	10.0	11.9	66.4
2019	95	9.0	10.5	67.4
2020	100	9.2	10.8	64
2021	95	9.0	10.5	63.2
2022	89	9.0	9.8	n/a
2023	93	9.0	10.3	n/a
2024	94	9.0	10.4	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Smithville Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,826 (16.8%)	$14,022 (83.2%)	$16,848

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithville Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 4^th of 383 Elementary schools	Ranks 1^st of 368 Elementary schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smithville Elementary)	76.9	88.9	12%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Schools)	57.8	52.8	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	50.9	51.6	0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smithville Elementary)	69.2	88.9	19.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Schools)	42.7	54.2	11.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	44	39.9	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smithville Elementary)	83.3	91.7	8.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ritchie County Schools)	48	57.3	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)	47.3	45.7	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville Elementary)	83.3	75	8.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ritchie County Schools)	45.2	46.7	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)	48.8	44.2	4.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	95	93	2.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	2	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	94	89	5.3%
Two or More Races	0	0

Schools Near Smithville Elementary

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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 English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Smithville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	157 Main Street	Smithville	26178	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 477-3273	94	9	10.4		91 (96.8%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	98.8	2^nd of 368 public elementary schools	99.5%		98.7	1^st of 368 public elementary schools	99.7%	1	100.0	95.0		91.7	75.0			$16,848	$2,826	$14,022
Pleasant Hill School	Public	PK, KG-4	3254 N Calhoun Hwy	Grantsville	26147	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 354-6022	160	19	8.6		153 (95.6%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.9%)	71.7	75^th of 368 public elementary schools	79.6%		61.4	122^nd of 368 public elementary schools	66.8%	47	70.4	67.9		70.4	35.7			$14,452	$3,037	$11,415
Harrisville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	95 Elementary Drive	Harrisville	26362	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 643-2220	211	18	11.7		207 (98.1%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.1	139^th of 368 public elementary schools	62.2%		41.3	225^th of 368 public elementary schools	38.9%	86	55.3	50.0		52.6	50.0			$14,081	$1,900	$12,181
Creed Collins Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	512 Collins Ave	Pennsboro	26415	Ritchie County	Ritchie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 659-2140	204	18	11.3		196 (96.1%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	67.5	93^rd of 368 public elementary schools	74.7%		57.2	138^th of 368 public elementary schools	62.5%	45	56.4	59.3		56.4	53.6			$14,709	$2,139	$12,570
Wirt County Primary Center	Public	PK, KG-4	438 Schoolview Street	Elizabeth	26143	Wirt County	Wirt County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 275-4263	350	29	11.9		347 (99.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	42.9	220^th of 368 public elementary schools	40.2%		61.1	123^rd of 368 public elementary schools	66.6%	97	65.6	38.6		45.3	31.6			$12,027	$1,857	$10,170
Gilmer County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	99 Fairground Rd	Glenville	26351	Gilmer County	Gilmer County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 462-7338	315	35	9.0		309 (98.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	51.6	165^th of 368 public elementary schools	55.2%		48.6	181^st of 368 public elementary schools	50.8%	16	51.0	54.4	44.7	42.9	50.0	34.2	36.8	$12,991	$1,637	$11,354
Arnoldsburg School	Public	PK, KG-4	90 Spring Run Rd	Arnoldsburg	25234	Calhoun County	Calhoun County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 655-8616	156	16	10.0		151 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	46.9	193^rd of 368 public elementary schools	47.6%		64.2	112^th of 368 public elementary schools	69.6%	81	37.5	66.7		12.5	61.9			$13,117	$2,934	$10,184

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