Very Good
#122 of 635 schools in WV
Top 19% in state
Gilmer County Elementary School
Elementary School · Gilmer County Schools · Glenville, WV
An elementary school in Glenville, WV where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
99 Fairground Rd, Glenville, WV 26351
- Math 48% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gilmer County Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 24 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Gilmer County 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low41/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,865
Median home value
$87,300
Median rent
$866/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
66.8%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 26351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Gilmer County Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilmer County Elementary School is listed in GILMER COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilmer County Elementary School
Gilmer County Elementary School is a public elementary school in Glenville, WV, part of Gilmer County Schools, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #122 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilmer County Elementary School
What grades does Gilmer County Elementary School serve?
Gilmer County Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Gilmer County Elementary School?
Gilmer County Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilmer County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilmer County Elementary School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilmer County Elementary School rank in WV?
Gilmer County Elementary School ranks #122 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Gilmer County Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilmer County Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Gilmer County Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilmer County Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Gilmer County Elementary School a charter school?
No, Gilmer County Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilmer County Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Gilmer County Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gilmer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (304) 462-7338
- Area population (ZIP 26351)
- 4,635
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 26351; 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, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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