Glade Elementary School

25 Mill St
Cowen, WV 26206
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Glade Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

School Overview

Glade Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar

School Rankings

Glade Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Glade Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#492 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
30-34%
34%
25-29%
41%
11-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
3%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
87%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Webster County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Glade Elementary School's ranking?
Glade Elementary School is ranked #492 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Glade Elementary School?
328 students attend Glade Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Glade Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Glade Elementary School?
Glade Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Glade Elementary School offer ?
Glade Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Glade Elementary School part of?
Glade Elementary School is part of Webster County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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