Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gihon 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 60-64% (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 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Gihon 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 Gihon Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Gihon Elementary School?
234 students attend Gihon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gihon Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gihon Elementary School?
Gihon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gihon Elementary School offer ?
Gihon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gihon Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 234 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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