Gihon Elementary School vs. Fairplains Elementary School
Should I attend Gihon Elementary School or Fairplains 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
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
Fairplains Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
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).
Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fairplains Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority 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
277 students
180 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#461 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
44
20
Kindergarten Students
44
22
Grade 1 Students
22
31
Grade 2 Students
35
35
Grade 3 Students
45
22
Grade 4 Students
46
21
Grade 5 Students
41
29
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
94%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
