A+
Excellent
93/100

Fairplain Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 51 Panther Dr, Ripley, WV 25271
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 83rd percentile in West Virginia
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

93
Repit Score
out of 100
168
Students
enrolled
11.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%83/1000.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 58% 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 +34 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 proficiency72% (+32 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—72%math +24 pts91st percentile (list)
Low-income—50%math +14 pts81st 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 51 Panther Dr
City Ripley
ZIP Code 25271
District 5400540
NCES School ID 540054000329
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 25271

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $49,961
Per Capita Income $32,440
Poverty Rate 9.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.3%
High School or Higher 88.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $140,900
Median Rent $600
Owner-Occupied 64.6%
Renter-Occupied 35.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Fairplain Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.0%
Female 53.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 98.8%
Black 0.6%
Two or More Races 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 168
Teachers (FTE) 15.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Fairplain Elementary School?
Fairplain Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 93 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 Fairplain Elementary School?
Fairplain Elementary School has 168 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1.
What grades does Fairplain Elementary School serve?
Fairplain Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Fairplain Elementary School receive per student?
Fairplain Elementary School receives $14,311 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Fairplain Elementary School in 25271 ▼
Avg Home Value
$213,328
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
+6.3%
% Renters
35.4%

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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