Criss Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101 · Wood County Schools
#58 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#11366 of 50,301 nationally
About Criss Elementary School
Criss Elementary School is a public elementary located in Parkersburg, in the Wood County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 267 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 69.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 58th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (80th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 267.
There are 16 schools in Parkersburg; Criss Elementary School ranks 4th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Criss Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Criss Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hamilton Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students · 1.7 km away
Madison Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 1.8 km away
Jefferson Elementary Center
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 1.9 km away
Emerson Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 2.0 km away
Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students · 2.3 km away
Van Devender Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students · 2.6 km away
Fairplains Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students · 3.1 km away
Parkersburg South High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,373 students · 3.8 km away
Franklin Elementary Center
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 4.2 km away
Martin Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
250 students · 4.3 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Madison Elementary
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students
Baileysville Elementary & Middle School
Brenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
267 students
Monongah Elementary School
Monongah · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
266 students
Southside K-8
War · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
266 students
New Manchester Elementary School
New Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
269 students
Bluefield Intermediate School
Bluefield · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
269 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Criss Elementary School a good school?
Criss Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 69.9 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #58 of 390 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Criss Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Criss Elementary School ranks #58 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #11366 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Criss Elementary School?
Criss Elementary School had 267 students in 2025.
Is Criss Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Criss Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Criss Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Criss Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.