- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parkersburg, WV
Gihon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gihon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540162001152
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gihon Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Parkersburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 261
- students enrolled
Gihon Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gihon Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Parkersburg, WV.
School address
District: Wood County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540162001152 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-35 students YoY
Gihon Elementary School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-13.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-35 students YoY 540162001152 · Parkersburg, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
261 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkersburg High School (1,491 students)
Gihon Elementary School shrank from 269 students in 2022-23 to 234 in 2023-24 (-13.0%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gihon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkersburg Hi
Parkersburg High School
1,491 students
- Parkersburg So
Parkersburg South High School
1,373 students
- Williamstown H
Williamstown High School
676 students
- Edison Middle 551
Edison Middle School
551 students
- Williamstown E 545
Williamstown Elementary School
545 students
- This school 261
Gihon Elementary School
261 students
What this shows Gihon Elementary School reports 261 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gihon Elementary School compares
Gihon Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 261 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
261
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,900
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Gihon Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wood County Schools reports $13,900 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gihon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkersburg South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gihon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~261 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gihon Elementary School
How many students attend Gihon Elementary School?
Gihon Elementary School has 261 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parkersburg, WV. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 234 (2023-24), down 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gihon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gihon Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 0% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gihon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gihon Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Parkersburg, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gihon Elementary School?
Gihon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gihon Elementary School rank among schools in Parkersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Gihon Elementary School ranks #5 of 10 schools in Parkersburg, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Parkersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Wood County Schools?
Besides Gihon Elementary School, Wood County Schools also operates Parkersburg High School (1,491 students), Parkersburg South High School (1,373 students), and Williamstown High School (676 students). See the Wood County Schools district page for the complete list.