Gerrardstown Elementary School
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 22 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 64 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 74 | 33% |
| Grade 2 | 63 | 28% |
Where Gerrardstown Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia | In Berkeley County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 223 | #252 of 417 | #17 of 21 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.1:1 | #226 of 285 | #11 of 18 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.6% | #72 of 286 | #17 of 18 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.5% | #177 of 260 | #4 of 7 |
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 223 | 14.8 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 230 | 15.8 | 14.6:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 220 | 17.4 | 12.7:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 242 | 16 | 15.1:1 | 53% (129) |
| 2017-18 | 255 | 16.2 | 15.7:1 | 56% (144) |
| 2015-16 | 280 | 17 | 16.5:1 | 52% (146) |
| 2010-11 | 262 | 20 | 13.1:1 | 48% (126) |
| 2000-01 | 161 | 14 | 11.5:1 | 52% (83) |
| 1990-91 | 206 | 15 | 13.7:1 | N/A |
Since 2017-18: students down 13% (255 to 223); teachers down 9% (16.2 to 14.8).
About Gerrardstown Elementary School
Gerrardstown Elementary School runs as a small elementary school in Gerrardstown, West Virginia. It has an enrollment of 223 students in pre-K through 2. Across elementary schools in West Virginia, the average enrollment is about 283.
Berkeley County Schools, which runs Gerrardstown Elementary School, has 32 schools and 20,006 students.
Roughly 81% of students at Gerrardstown Elementary School are White. Enrollment also includes 9% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 4% Black. Berkeley County residents are about 81% White, a similar share. The diversity index for Gerrardstown Elementary School is 34%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Gerrardstown Elementary School reported 14.8 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 15.1:1. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in West Virginia is 12.9:1.
In the surrounding county, Berkeley County, median household income comes to about $80,815, about 25% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. The county has 33 public schools and about 20,006 students.
Gerrardstown Elementary School's closest public school neighbor is Mountain Ridge Intermediate, about 0.8 miles away. Within five miles of Gerrardstown Elementary School, there are at least 8 other public schools.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
Federal enrollment counts decreased from 242 (2020-21) to 223 (2024-25).
The discussion board for Gerrardstown Elementary School is open to topics like special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
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