Davis Creek Elementary School vs. Nichols Elementary School
Should I attend Davis Creek Elementary School or Nichols Elementary School? 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
Davis Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Nichols Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Davis Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nichols Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 50-54% (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 Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
197 students
231 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#37 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
16
Kindergarten Students
27
32
Grade 1 Students
31
32
Grade 2 Students
21
38
Grade 3 Students
30
35
Grade 4 Students
27
43
Grade 5 Students
30
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
92%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%