Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilmer County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilmer County Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Gilmer County Elementary School's student population of 300 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
300 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Gilmer County 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 Gilmer County 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#316 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Asian
1%
1%
White
99%
87%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilmer County Elementary School's ranking?
Gilmer County Elementary School is ranked #316 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?
50-54% 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 Gilmer County Elementary School?
300 students attend Gilmer County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Gilmer County Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilmer County Elementary School?
Gilmer County Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gilmer County Elementary School offer ?
Gilmer County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gilmer County Elementary School part of?
Gilmer County Elementary School is part of Gilmer County Schools.
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