Gatewood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21-39% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students (19-20)
74 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)21-39%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
2%
Black
(19-20)n/a
4%
White
(19-20)99%
90%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
81%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
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?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% WV state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Gatewood Elementary School?
74 students attend Gatewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Gatewood Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Gatewood Elementary School offer ?
Gatewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Gatewood Elementary School part of?
Gatewood Elementary School is part of Fayette County Schools.
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