Serving 262 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 262 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin Elementary Center's student population of 262 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Motto
Succeed, Own, Achieve, Respect Together we can SOAR!
School Rankings
Franklin Elementary Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
3%
Black
1%
4%
White
91%
87%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin Elementary Center's ranking?
Franklin Elementary Center is ranked #427 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Franklin Elementary Center often compared to?
Franklin Elementary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Gihon Elementary School, Fairplains Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Franklin Elementary Center?
262 students attend Franklin Elementary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Franklin Elementary Center students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Franklin Elementary Center?
Franklin Elementary Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Franklin Elementary Center offer ?
Franklin Elementary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Franklin Elementary Center part of?
Franklin Elementary Center is part of Wood County Schools.
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