Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Criss Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). 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 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Criss Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Criss Elementary School is 0.22, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Criss Elementary School?
258 students attend Criss Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Criss Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Criss Elementary School?
Criss Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Criss Elementary School offer ?
Criss Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Criss Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 258 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 12%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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