Zela Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Summersville, West Virginia 26651 · Nicholas County Schools
#312 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#32798 of 50,301 nationally
About Zela Elementary School
Zela Elementary School is a public elementary located in Summersville, in the Nicholas County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 67 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 38.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 312th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (60th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 67.
There are 5 schools in Summersville; Zela Elementary School ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)34.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)9.6
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 Zela Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 67
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 9.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 34.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Zela Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Summersville Elementary School
Summersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 8.2 km away
Nicholas County High School
Summersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
708 students · 11 km away
Summersville Middle School
Summersville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students · 11 km away
Mt. Nebo Elementary School
Mount Nebo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
105 students · 12 km away
Glade Creek Elementary School
Summersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
124 students · 14 km away
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59 students
Sand Hill Elementary School
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58 students
Hometown Elementary School
Hometown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Dunlow Elementary School
Dunlow · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Frequently asked questions
Is Zela Elementary School a good school?
Zela Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 38.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #312 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 Zela Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Zela Elementary School ranks #312 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #32798 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Zela Elementary School?
Zela Elementary School had 67 students in 2025.
Is Zela Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Zela Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Zela Elementary School?
There are 5 schools within 15 km of Zela Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.