Peterson-Central Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Weston, West Virginia 26452 · Lewis County Schools
#361 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#38228 of 50,301 nationally
About Peterson-Central Elementary School
Peterson-Central Elementary School is a public elementary located in Weston, in the Lewis County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 476 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 30.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 361st of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (43th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (24th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 476.
There are 3 schools in Weston; Peterson-Central Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Peterson-Central Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Peterson-Central Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Robert L. Bland Middle School
Weston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
503 students · 4.4 km away
Lewis County High School
Weston · Public high · Grades 9–12
703 students · 5.5 km away
Jane Lew Elementary School
Jane Lew · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students · 10 km away
Roanoke Elementary School
Roanoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
157 students · 14 km away
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Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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Widmyer Elementary
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484 students
South Branch Elementary School
Romney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School
Buckhannon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
487 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Peterson-Central Elementary School a good school?
Peterson-Central Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 30.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #361 of 390 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Peterson-Central Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Peterson-Central Elementary School ranks #361 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #38228 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Peterson-Central Elementary School?
Peterson-Central Elementary School had 476 students in 2025.
Is Peterson-Central Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Peterson-Central Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Peterson-Central Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Peterson-Central Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.