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#458 of 635 schools in WV
Gihon Elementary School
Elementary School · Wood County Schools · Parkersburg, WV
A Wood County Schools elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2000 Belmont Rd, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Math 67% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gihon Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gihon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,512/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Parkersburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,556
Median home value
$107,300
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
16.1%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
23.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Martin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| Fairplains Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 162 | Compare → |
| Neale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | Not available | 368 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Wood County Schools
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #22 of 24
- District spending per student
- $13,900NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gihon Elementary School is listed in WOOD COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gihon Elementary School
Gihon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parkersburg, WV, part of Wood County Schools, serving approximately 234 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #458 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gihon Elementary School
What grades does Gihon Elementary School serve?
Gihon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gihon Elementary School?
Gihon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gihon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gihon Elementary School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gihon Elementary School rank in WV?
Gihon Elementary School ranks #458 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Gihon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gihon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gihon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gihon Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gihon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gihon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gihon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gihon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wood County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (304) 420-9539
- Area population (ZIP 26101)
- 28,571
- Area average commute
- 18.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 26101; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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