Franklin Elementary Center vs. Gihon Elementary School
Should I attend Franklin Elementary Center or Gihon 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
Franklin Elementary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Gihon 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 263 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin Elementary Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gihon Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 Black and Hispanic), 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
263 students
277 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#353 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#31 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
25
44
Kindergarten Students
45
44
Grade 1 Students
40
22
Grade 2 Students
31
35
Grade 3 Students
41
45
Grade 4 Students
41
46
Grade 5 Students
40
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
94%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
