Gauley River Elementary School

Summary:

Gauley River Elementary School is a public elementary school in Craigsville, West Virginia, serving 332 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Nicholas County Schools district, which is ranked 29 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Gauley River Elementary School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to state and district averages. The school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 48.1% in 2023-2024, lower than the state average of 53.2% and the district average of 52.3%. The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 148th out of 380 schools in 2020-2021 to 266th out of 368 schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (99.1%) compared to the state average, indicating a lack of racial diversity.

However, Gauley River Elementary School's performance on state assessments varies across different student subgroups. For instance, the school's special education students ranked 38th out of 180 West Virginia elementary schools in 2022-2023, while its white students ranked 238th out of 366 schools in the same year. This suggests that the school may be able to improve its overall academic outcomes by addressing the needs of specific student populations. Nearby schools, such as Panther Creek Elementary School, have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings, providing a potential benchmark for Gauley River Elementary School to strive towards.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 100 School St
       Craigsville, WV  26205-8572


(304) 742-5271

District: Nicholas County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
266th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,712 Help


Students who attend Gauley River Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Richwood Middle School
High:    Richwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
99.1%
Hispanic:
0.6%
African American:
0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.3% Help


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Compare Details Gauley River Elementary School ranks worse than 72.3% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (99.1%), Hispanic (0.6%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gauley River Elementary School is 15. 7 elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gauley River Elementary School is $11,712. 6 elementary schools in the Nicholas County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gauley River Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gauley River Elementary School 266th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Gauley River Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Nicholas County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Nicholas County Schools 29th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gauley River Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Gauley River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 47.09 221st 408 45.8%
2016 31.40 302nd 402 24.9%
2017 22.31 359th 399 10.0%
2018 22.79 344th 392 12.2%
2019 38.75 245th 383 36.0%
2021 54.12 148th 380 61.1%
2022 36.81 244th 375 34.9%
2023 39.93 235th 368 36.1%
2024 33.37 266th 368 27.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gauley River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.78 200th 377 46.9%
2018 35.79 176th 258 31.8%
2019 36.98 118th 185 36.2%
2023 68.23 38th 180 78.9%
2024 35.76 126th 183 31.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gauley River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.41 339th 382 11.3%
2018 33.01 283rd 368 23.1%
2021 63.38 74th 335 77.9%
2022 36.37 252nd 347 27.4%
2023 45.41 184th 333 44.7%
2024 40.36 216th 336 35.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Gauley River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.51 8th 21 61.9%
2024 52.12 13th 26 50.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Gauley River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.44 315th 381 17.3%
2018 22.98 325th 366 11.2%
2019 35.23 237th 339 30.1%
2021 37.21 218th 322 32.3%
2022 40.73 203rd 325 37.5%
2023 51.92 142nd 317 55.2%
2024 32.85 242nd 316 23.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Gauley River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.60 81st 146 44.5%
2022 54.63 50th 154 67.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Gauley River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.39 352nd 382 7.9%
2018 27.37 309th 364 15.1%
2019 44.65 188th 338 44.4%
2021 61.94 95th 333 71.5%
2022 37.81 214th 330 35.2%
2023 28.65 264th 322 18.0%
2024 33.10 246th 325 24.3%
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Rank History for White students at Gauley River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.85 348th 382 8.9%
2018 22.41 336th 374 10.2%
2019 38.28 239th 373 35.9%
2021 53.70 146th 376 61.2%
2022 36.05 248th 373 33.5%
2023 39.03 238th 366 35.0%
2024 32.44 273rd 367 25.6%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Gauley River Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 380 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 381
2015 384 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 385
2016 379 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 380
2017 375 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 378
2018 364 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 366
2019 365 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 367
2020 341 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 344
2021 305 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 307
2022 313 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 315
2023 329 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 332

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Gauley River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 381 26.5 14.3 75.6
2015 385 27.0 14.2 73.2
2016 380 25.0 15.2 77.6
2017 378 25.0 15.1 55
2018 366 24.0 15.2 74.6
2019 367 24.0 15.2 64.6
2020 344 21.0 16.3 68.9
2021 307 20.0 15.3 57.3
2022 315 20.0 15.7 n/a
2023 332 22.0 15.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Gauley River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 381 26.5 14.3 75.6
2015 385 27.0 14.2 73.2
2016 380 25.0 15.2 77.6
2017 378 25.0 15.1 55
2018 366 24.0 15.2 74.6
2019 367 24.0 15.2 64.6
2020 344 21.0 16.3 68.9
2021 307 20.0 15.3 57.3
2022 315 20.0 15.7 n/a
2023 332 22.0 15.0 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gauley River Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,045 (17.5%) $9,667 (82.5%) $11,712

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Gauley River Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 245th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 235th of 368 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Gauley River Elementary School)51.942.1
 9.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nicholas County Schools)45.356.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gauley River Elementary School)48.223.7
 24.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nicholas County Schools)39.333.7
 5.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Gauley River Elementary School)46.239.1
 7.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nicholas County Schools)54.347.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Gauley River Elementary School)46.230.4
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholas County Schools)52.742.4
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Gauley River Elementary School)28.658.3
 29.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nicholas County Schools)40.247.5
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Gauley River Elementary School)38.852.1
 13.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nicholas County Schools)49.147.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Gauley River Elementary School)24.520.8
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Nicholas County Schools)36.229.2
 7%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students367332
 9.5%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander00
White365329
 9.9%
Two or More Races00


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gauley River Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Gauley River Elementary School.

Students at Gauley River Elementary School are 99% White.

Gauley River Elementary School ranks 266th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Gauley River Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Richwood Middle School
High : Richwood High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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