Summary:
Gilmer County Elementary School is the sole elementary school in the Gilmer County Schools district, serving 300 students in Pre-K through 5th grade in the rural community of Glenville, West Virginia.
This school stands out for its exceptionally small class sizes, with a student-teacher ratio of just 8.5 to 1, and a strong per-student investment of $12,991. Academically, the school’s greatest strength is mathematics, where 47.1% of students are proficient—well above both the district (37.7%) and state (39.4%) averages. Fourth graders shine particularly bright in math, with 55.3% proficiency. Reading and English Language Arts tell a story of steady improvement: only 33.3% of 3rd graders are proficient, but that jumps to 50% in 4th grade and 54.9% in 5th grade, surpassing state averages in the upper grades. Science is the weakest area, with just 31.4% of 5th graders proficient, slightly below the state’s 34.6%.
Despite these solid subject-level results, the school’s overall state ranking has slipped over the past three years, from the 55th percentile (165th out of 368 schools) in 2023-2024 to the 43rd percentile (201st out of 355) in 2025-2026. The district itself holds a 3-star rating and ranks 23rd out of 54 districts in West Virginia. For parents, this means a well-resourced school with a clear math advantage and a literacy program that gains momentum in later grades, but one that may need extra attention in early reading and science. The small class sizes provide an excellent foundation for individualized support, making this a solid choice for families seeking a close-knit, well-funded elementary experience in a rural setting.
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