A+
Excellent
98/100

Rock Branch Elementary

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 4616 1st Ave, Nitro, WV 25143
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
0.9 grade levels above the U.S. average · 96th percentile in West Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in West Virginia for achievement

Each score is graded separately against West Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

98
Repit Score
out of 100
197
Students
enrolled
11.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%96/1000.9 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 59% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +48 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in West Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency82% (+42 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the West Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—82%math +34 pts98th percentile (list)
Low-income—75%math +39 pts100th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4616 1st Ave
City Nitro
ZIP Code 25143
District 5401200
NCES School ID 540120000934
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 25143

Understanding the community around Rock Branch Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,114
Per Capita Income $32,568
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%
High School or Higher 90.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $112,900
Median Rent $801
Owner-Occupied 70.3%
Renter-Occupied 29.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Rock Branch Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 88.8%
Black 5.1%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Two or More Races 2.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 197
Teachers (FTE) 17.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Rock Branch Elementary?
Rock Branch Elementary has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Rock Branch Elementary?
Rock Branch Elementary has 197 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1.
What grades does Rock Branch Elementary serve?
Rock Branch Elementary serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Rock Branch Elementary receive per student?
Rock Branch Elementary receives $14,128 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Rock Branch Elementary in 25143 ▼
Avg Home Value
$147,955
Avg Monthly Rent
$945
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
29.7%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026