Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gilbert Elementary School 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)30-34%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
99%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Elementary School?
339 students attend Gilbert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Gilbert Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilbert Elementary School?
Gilbert Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Gilbert Elementary School offer ?
Gilbert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gilbert Elementary School part of?
Gilbert Elementary School is part of Mingo County Schools School District.
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