Jefferson Elementary Center vs. Criss Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary Center or Criss 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
Jefferson Elementary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
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
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
601 students
258 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#10 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
66
34
Kindergarten Students
118
40
Grade 1 Students
102
31
Grade 2 Students
66
42
Grade 3 Students
76
39
Grade 4 Students
93
33
Grade 5 Students
80
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
88%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%