Davis Creek Elementary School vs. Nichols Elementary School
Should you attend Davis Creek Elementary School or Nichols Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Nichols Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 214 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Davis Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nichols Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
214 students
217 students


% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
54% | 46%


Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
17 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#49 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
20-29%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Pre-K Students
38
17
Kindergarten Students
35
30
Grade 1 Students
27
28
Grade 2 Students
35
30
Grade 3 Students
24
34
Grade 4 Students
29
37
Grade 5 Students
26
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%


% Hispanic
1%
2%


% Black
1%
n/a


% White
94%
94%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%


Diversity Score
0.12
0.12


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
37%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

