Serving 36 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Volga Century Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
36 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
3%
4%
White
92%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
15%
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% WV state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Volga Century Elementary School?
36 students attend Volga Century Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Volga Century Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Volga Century Elementary School?
Volga Century Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Volga Century Elementary School offer ?
Volga Century Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Volga Century Elementary School part of?
Volga Century Elementary School is part of Barbour County Board Of Education School District.
Recent Articles
Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes
Explore the trend of hiring freezes in public schools and their impact on education. Learn why schools are implementing these measures and what it means for students and staff.
43 Fantastic ESL Resources for Students
We've put together this ESL resource guide to help students, from teens to adults, get the help they need to achieve their goals with learning English
Segregation in K-12 Education: Colonial Era
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
