Gauley River Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Craigsville, West Virginia 26205 · Nicholas County Schools
#274 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#29662 of 50,301 nationally
About Gauley River Elementary School
Gauley River Elementary School is a public elementary located in Craigsville, in the Nicholas County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 295 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 274th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (50th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 295.
There are 3 schools in Craigsville; Gauley River Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- 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 Gauley River Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Gauley River Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Richwood Middle School
Craigsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
228 students · 2.5 km away
Richwood High School
Craigsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
299 students · 2.5 km away
Panther Creek Elementary School
Nettie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students · 12 km away
Glade Elementary School
Cowen · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
328 students · 12 km away
Glade Creek Elementary School
Summersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
124 students · 13 km away
Cherry River Elementary School
Richwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
152 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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294 students
Cross Lanes Elementary School
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294 students
Lakewood Elementary School
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students
Pineville Elementary School
Pineville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
296 students
Marlowe Elementary School
Falling Waters · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
293 students
Rivesville Elementary/Middle School
Rivesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
292 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Gauley River Elementary School a good school?
Gauley River Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 43.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #274 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 Gauley River Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Gauley River Elementary School ranks #274 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #29662 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Gauley River Elementary School?
Gauley River Elementary School had 295 students in 2025.
Is Gauley River Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Gauley River Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Gauley River Elementary School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Gauley River Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.