Serving 143 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Franklin Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)50-54%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Franklin Primary School?
143 students attend Franklin Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Franklin Primary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin Primary School?
Franklin Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Primary School offer ?
Franklin Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Franklin Primary School part of?
Franklin Primary School is part of Brooke County Schools School District.
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