Fort Gay Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
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
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(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%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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 School District.
Recent Articles
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.
Philadelphia Schools: Renaissance Schools Initiative Plans Expansion
We report on the latest plans by Philadelphia Public Schools to convert more public schools to charter schools.
Does Your Child Have Dyslexia?
Learn about the symptoms of Dyslexia, as well as the action public schools are taking to provide Dyslexic students with appropriate academic support.
