Serving 48 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gauley Bridge Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Top Rankings
Gauley Bridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)40-59%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
100%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Gauley Bridge Elementary School?
48 students attend Gauley Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Gauley Bridge Elementary School students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gauley Bridge Elementary School?
Gauley Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gauley Bridge Elementary School offer ?
Gauley Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gauley Bridge Elementary School part of?
Gauley Bridge Elementary School is part of Fayette County Schools.
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