Gihon Elementary School

2000 Belmont Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 277 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 5% in WV
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gihon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Gihon Elementary School's student population of 277 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Gihon Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gihon Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#31 out of 629 schools
(Top 5%)
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50-54%
28%
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55-59%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gihon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
1%
4%
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White
94%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gihon Elementary School's ranking?
Gihon Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Gihon Elementary School often compared to?
Gihon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairplains Elementary School, Franklin Elementary Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Gihon Elementary School?
277 students attend Gihon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Gihon Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gihon Elementary School?
Gihon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher 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?
Gihon Elementary School is part of Wood County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 277 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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