The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 48%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (12-13)
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
1%
Black
(12-13)1%
5%
White
(12-13)99%
91%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
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 46% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% WV state average).
How many students attend Fort Gay Elementary School?
352 students attend Fort Gay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Fort Gay Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Fort Gay Elementary School offer ?
Fort Gay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Fort Gay Elementary School part of?
Fort Gay Elementary School is part of Wayne County Schools School District.
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