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Elementary· 14 schools in district

RAINELLE ELEMENTARY

643 KANAWHA AVENUE, RAINELLE, WV 25962GREENBRIER COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
214
Students
Total enrolled
$15,175
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 6% vs nat'l
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 12% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 214 students in grades PK–05 in RAINELLE, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,175 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

RAINELLE ELEMENTARY is a mid-sized elementary in RAINELLE, West Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 214 students. The district invests $15,175 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at RAINELLE ELEMENTARY

214
Total Students
12.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
17
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution107 male · 107 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Student Composition
96%
White96%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540039000237

Academic Outcomes at RAINELLE ELEMENTARY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 25962

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,175Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,175
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,677
Student Support$2,883
Administration$1,821
Operations$2,276
Other$1,517
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,175 spent per student, an estimated $6,722 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
30%
State government
47.0%
Local (property tax)
29.9%
Federal programs
23.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
LEWISBURG ELEMENTARYRONCEVERTE ELEMENTARYWHITE SULPHUR ELEMENTARYFRANKFORD ELEMENTARY
+4 more
↓
Middle
EASTERN GREENBRIER MIDDLE SCHOOLWESTERN GREENBRIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
GREENBRIER EAST HIGH SCHOOLGREENBRIER WEST HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyGreenbrier County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGREENBRIER COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)438-8861
NCES ID: 540039000237
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in RAINELLE seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in GREENBRIER COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
GREENBRIER EAST HIGH SCHOOL
1,014 students · 09–12
Mid
EASTERN GREENBRIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
732 students · 06–08
Elem
LEWISBURG ELEMENTARY
461 students · PK–05
High
GREENBRIER WEST HIGH SCHOOL
404 students · 09–12
● 39 opp
Elem
RONCEVERTE ELEMENTARY
401 students · PK–05
Elem
WHITE SULPHUR ELEMENTARY
337 students · PK–05
Mid
WESTERN GREENBRIER MIDDLE SCHOOL
264 students · 06–08
Elem
FRANKFORD ELEMENTARY
214 students · PK–05
District School Rankings
Location
643 KANAWHA AVENUE, RAINELLE, WV 25962
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.