D
Needs Improvement
38/100

Zela Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 165 Country Rd, Summersville, WV 26651
Overall
D
38/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 8th percentile in West Virginia
Resources
B
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

38
Repit Score
out of 100
80
Students
enrolled
9.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%8/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 79% 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 −22 points worse 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 proficiency35% (−5 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—35%math -14 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income—30%math -5 pts32nd 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 165 Country Rd
City Summersville
ZIP Code 26651
District 5401020
NCES School ID 540102000852
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 26651

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,435
Per Capita Income $34,647
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%
High School or Higher 91.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $153,400
Median Rent $722
Owner-Occupied 75.7%
Renter-Occupied 24.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Zela Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 100.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 80
Teachers (FTE) 8.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Zela Elementary School?
Zela Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 38 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Zela Elementary School?
Zela Elementary School has 80 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1.
What grades does Zela Elementary School serve?
Zela Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Zela Elementary School receive per student?
Zela Elementary School receives $13,362 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Zela Elementary School in 26651 ▼
Avg Home Value
$187,409
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+9.7%
% Renters
24.3%

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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