Gary Elementary School serves 108 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
108 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
33%
4%
White
66%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gary Elementary School?
108 students attend Gary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Gary Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Gary Elementary School offer ?
Gary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Gary Elementary School part of?
Gary Elementary School is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.
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