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
Davis Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
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 235 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Davis Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). 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 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 230 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 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). 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 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
235 students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#42 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
55-59%
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
32
16
Kindergarten Students
34
29
Grade 1 Students
39
52
Grade 2 Students
30
32
Grade 3 Students
29
31
Grade 4 Students
42
32
Grade 5 Students
29
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
85%
97%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%