B+
Above Average
82/100

Fairplains Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 615 Broadway Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 53rd percentile in West Virginia
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.21 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 87th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in West Virginia for growth

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

82
Repit Score
out of 100
162
Students
enrolled
9.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%53/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%87/100Students gain 1.21 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.22 in 2009–19; 87th percentile in West Virginia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 89% 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 +31 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 proficiency47% (+7 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—47%math -1 pts54th percentile (list)
Low-income—45%math +9 pts77th 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 615 Broadway Ave
City Parkersburg
ZIP Code 26101
District 5401620
NCES School ID 540162001150
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 26101

Understanding the community around Fairplains Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,134
Per Capita Income $25,961
Poverty Rate 18.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.4%
High School or Higher 85.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $97,700
Median Rent $772
Owner-Occupied 65.8%
Renter-Occupied 34.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fairplains Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.9%
Female 53.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.8%
Two or More Races 6.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 162
Teachers (FTE) 17.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fairplains Elementary School?
Fairplains Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Fairplains Elementary School?
Fairplains Elementary School has 162 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1.
What grades does Fairplains Elementary School serve?
Fairplains Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fairplains Elementary School receive per student?
Fairplains Elementary School receives $13,290 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fairplains Elementary School in 26101 ▼
Avg Home Value
$133,816
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+2.3%
% Renters
34.2%

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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