Fort Gay Elementary School (Closed 2015)

8600 Orchard Street
Fort Gay, WV 25514
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (12-13)
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(12-13)
25-29%
46%
(12-13)
35-39%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)
n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)
n/a
1%
Black
(12-13)
1%
5%
White
(12-13)
99%
91%
Hawaiian
(12-13)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)
n/a
2%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
How many students attend Fort Gay Elementary School?
352 students attend Fort Gay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Fort Gay Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Fort Gay Elementary School offer ?
Fort Gay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Gay Elementary School part of?
Fort Gay Elementary School is part of Wayne County Schools.

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