Emerson Elementary School vs. Criss Elementary School
Should you attend Emerson Elementary School or Criss Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emerson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (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 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
407 students
258 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
18 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#63 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#7 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
65-69%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
70-74%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
60-69%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
21
32
Kindergarten Students
59
37
Grade 1 Students
63
38
Grade 2 Students
67
37
Grade 3 Students
65
30
Grade 4 Students
66
44
Grade 5 Students
66
40
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%


% Hispanic
1%
3%


% Black
2%
1%


% White
91%
88%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%


Diversity Score
0.17
0.22


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

