Criss Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary Center
Should I attend Criss Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary Center? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Criss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Jefferson Elementary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Criss 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 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary Center 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 is 24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
258 students
601 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#345 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
66
Kindergarten Students
40
118
Grade 1 Students
31
102
Grade 2 Students
42
66
Grade 3 Students
39
76
Grade 4 Students
33
93
Grade 5 Students
39
80
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
89%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.21
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%