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Enrollment
429
Elementary
DISTRICT 307 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINCOLN COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540066000502
West Hamlin Elementary
114 Dairy Rd, West Hamlin, WV 25571 · (304) 824-3630 · Lincoln County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL429 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.9:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 59 | 14% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 62 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 72 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 69 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 48 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 59 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (60) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (59).
Student demographics
8%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 23% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Lincoln County Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
17.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
12.0%
WV avg 27.8%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 17 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 12 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all West Virginia schools, those numbers are about 40 and 28.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where West Hamlin Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia | In Lincoln County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 12.0% | #344 of 350 | N/A |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 17.0% | #339 of 348 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 429 | #76 of 417 | #2 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.3:1 | #185 of 285 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 7.7% | #198 of 286 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.9% | #138 of 260 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
429
-10 (-2%) vs 2020
+92% since 1990-91, when it was 224
Student : Teacher
14.3:1
was 14.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 429 | 30 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 428 | 30 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 435 | 31 | 14.0:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 439 | 30 | 14.6:1 | 66% (291) |
| 2017-18 | 516 | 31 | 16.6:1 | 72% (372) |
| 2015-16 | 543 | 36 | 15.1:1 | 58% (316) |
| 2010-11 | 524 | 34 | 15.4:1 | 78% (409) |
| 2000-01 | 599 | 46 | 13.0:1 | 78% (467) |
| 1990-91 | 224 | 14 | 16.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Hamlin Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 17% (516 to 429); teachers down 3% (31 to 30).
About West Hamlin Elementary
West Hamlin Elementary is a public high-enrollment elementary school in West Hamlin, West Virginia. Enrolled students number 429 students, in pre-K through 5. Enrollment is 52% higher than the average for elementary schools in West Virginia, which is about 283.
West Hamlin Elementary is part of Lincoln County Schools, where 8 schools serve 2,804 students.
Most students at West Hamlin Elementary are White: 96% of enrollment. County-wide, about 97% of residents are White. The chance that two students picked at random at West Hamlin Elementary belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 8%.
The school reported 30 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25 and a ratio of 14.3:1. The 12.9:1 average for elementary schools in West Virginia is lower than this school's figure.
In the county around the school, Lincoln County, median household income is about $46,205, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 8% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 18%. A total of 8 public schools operate in Lincoln County, serving about 2,804 students.
Salt Rock Elementary School is the closest public school, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line. There are 3 more public schools inside five miles.
Its location is classified as Rural: Distant by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Compared with 2020-21, when it had 439 students, enrollment in 2024-25 was about the same at 429.
The West Hamlin Elementary community page is open for posts about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Lincoln County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,902
Census ACS
Median income
$46,205
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
8%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
18%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
2,804 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lincoln County Schools
- Lincoln County High SchoolHigh · 774 students
- Hamlin PK-8Elementary · 454 students
- Harts PK-8Elementary · 347 students
- Duval PK-8Elementary · 300 students
- Midway Elementary SchoolElementary · 237 students
- Guyan Valley MiddleMiddle · 190 students
Nearby schools
- Salt Rock Elementary School2.3 mi · 228
- Guyan Valley Middle3.1 mi · 190
- Lincoln County High School4.5 mi · 774
- Hamlin PK-85.3 mi · 454
- Martha Elementary School7.7 mi · 202
- Ona Elementary School9.1 mi · 291
Frequently asked questions
About West Hamlin ElementaryHow large is West Hamlin Elementary?
West Hamlin Elementary enrolls approximately 429 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does West Hamlin Elementary serve?
West Hamlin Elementary serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at West Hamlin Elementary?
Approximately 14.3:1 students per teacher at West Hamlin Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Hamlin Elementary?
At West Hamlin Elementary, the student body is approximately 96% White, 0% Hispanic, 2% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is West Hamlin Elementary public or private?
West Hamlin Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Lincoln County Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.