Emerson Elementary School vs. Criss Elementary School
Should you attend Emerson Elementary School or Criss Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Criss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 267 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Criss Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
361 students
267 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#35 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#5 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
75-79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
2
37
Kindergarten Students
44
40
Grade 1 Students
60
34
Grade 2 Students
59
46
Grade 3 Students
63
37
Grade 4 Students
65
31
Grade 5 Students
68
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%