Griffithsville Elementary School serves 292 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
98%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Griffithsville Elementary School?
292 students attend Griffithsville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Griffithsville Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Griffithsville Elementary School?
Griffithsville Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Griffithsville Elementary School offer ?
Griffithsville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Griffithsville Elementary School part of?
Griffithsville Elementary School is part of Lincoln County Schools School District.
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