Rock Branch Elementary School

4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rock Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rock Branch Elementary School's student population of 187 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

Rock Branch Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Branch Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
This School
State Level (WV)
#68 out of 617 schools
(Top 20%)
70-74%
34%
45-49%
41%
20-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
5%
4%
White
89%
87%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rock Branch Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Branch Elementary School is ranked #68 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Rock Branch Elementary School?
187 students attend Rock Branch Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Rock Branch Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Branch Elementary School?
Rock Branch Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rock Branch Elementary School offer ?
Rock Branch Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rock Branch Elementary School part of?
Rock Branch Elementary School is part of Putnam County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 187 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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