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Crichton Elementary

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Crichton Elementary ranks 205 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

205^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 42% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Crichton Elementary is a small, rural school in Quinwood, WV, serving 91 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Greenbrier County Schools district. This school stands out for its exceptionally low student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1—the lowest among all nearby schools—and the highest per-student spending in the area at roughly $16,804 per child.

The most exciting news for parents is the school's dramatic turnaround. After ranking near the bottom of all West Virginia elementary schools just a few years ago, Crichton has climbed to the 42nd percentile statewide. The improvement in 5th grade science is particularly striking, jumping from 0% proficiency in 2023-2024 to 50% in 2025-2026—well above both the district (36.2%) and state (34.6%) averages. Fifth grade math is also a bright spot, with 60% proficiency compared to the state average of 44%. This outperforms nearby schools like Rainelle Elementary (33.3%) and Rupert Elementary (40%).

However, English Language Arts (ELA) remains the school's biggest challenge. At 25.9% proficiency, Crichton trails the district average of 43.2% and the state average of 47.6%. This is an area where parents should expect the school to focus significant attention. While the school's overall performance still lags behind some peers like Mt. Nebo Elementary (96th percentile) and Mt. Lookout Elementary (90th percentile), Crichton's positive trajectory is unmatched among its district peers. With small class sizes and strong recent gains in science and math, this is a school that appears to be building real momentum—making it worth a closer look for families who value individualized attention and are willing to support continued growth in reading.

Students ?

8.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,832

Per pupil spending ?

72.5%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

133 School St
Quinwood, WV 25981-0205

(304) 438-6958

District: Greenbrier County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.8%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 31st percentile in 2016 → 42nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 11 percentile points since 2016

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the West Virginia average (36% vs 44% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!English Language Arts scores 22 pts below the West Virginia average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school36%

District avg40%

West Virginia avg44%

205^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Bottom 42%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From bottom 31% (2016) to bottom 42% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 9Elementary Schools in the Greenbrier County Schools

26^th of 55Greenbrier County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	44.0	205 of 355	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2025	42.1	212 of 355	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	17.9	335 of 368	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	18.9	326 of 368	11.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	13.2	363 of 375	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	14.1	368 of 380	3.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	24.6	324 of 383	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	57.9	151 of 392	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2017	35.2	283 of 399	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	37.4	279 of 402	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	20.5	368 of 408	9.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	16.6	397 of 422	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	20.9	395 of 428	7.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	30.5	349 of 426	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	40.1	272 of 426	36.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	34.4	314 of 427	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	23.2	369 of 420	12.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	48.1	196 of 366	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	47.4	214 of 381	43.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	94.1	4 of 156	97.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	56.7	121 of 328	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	14.8	327 of 336	2.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	30.6	256 of 333	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.6	257 of 347	25.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	32.0	264 of 335	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.9	113 of 368	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.0	242 of 382	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2023	10.8	316 of 322	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	29.4	312 of 382	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	32.3	177 of 218	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	24.4	353 of 377	6.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	42.8	207 of 353	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.5	208 of 353	41.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	17.4	333 of 367	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	17.2	333 of 366	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	11.8	369 of 373	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	10.0	372 of 376	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	23.9	317 of 373	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.0	165 of 374	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	28.2	308 of 382	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2017)97th percentile+68 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)63rd percentile+23 vs school

Female (2018)46th percentile-15 vs school

White (2026)41st percentile~ school

Multi-racial (2017)19th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2017)6th percentile-23 vs school

Male (2023)2nd percentile-10 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Science50%+15 vs state

Mathematics41%~ state avg

English Language Arts26%-22 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Crichton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	133 School St	Quinwood	25981	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 438-6958	91	10	8.8	72.5%	89 (97.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	44	205^th of 355 public elementary schools	42.3%		42.1	212^th of 355 public elementary schools	40.3%	7	41.7		60.0	40.7	33.3		30.0	25.9	50.0	$16,832	$2,230	$14,602
Rainelle Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	643 Kanawha Ave	Rainelle	25962	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 438-8861	197	16	12.1	84.3%	186 (94.4%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	43.3	208^th of 355 public elementary schools	41.4%		41.8	214^th of 355 public elementary schools	39.7%	6	55.6	52.9	33.3	48.2	44.4	41.2	54.2	45.9	29.2	$14,026	$1,719	$12,307
Rupert Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	190 Crimson Tide Way	Crawley	24931	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 392-5235	137	13	10.3	86.9%	135 (98.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.5	83^rd of 355 public elementary schools	76.6%		57.1	141^st of 355 public elementary schools	60.3%	58	70.8	55.0	40.0	57.6	62.5	55.0	53.3	57.6	60.0	$15,093	$2,312	$12,781
Mt. Lookout Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1945 E Mount Lookout Rd	Mount Lookout	26678	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 872-2731	121	9	13.4	67.8%	119 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	85.6	36^th of 355 public elementary schools	89.9%		84.7	33^rd of 355 public elementary schools	90.7%	3	66.7	75.0	58.8	66.7	66.7	81.3	58.8	68.5	52.9	$12,669	$3,340	$9,329
Panther Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10068 Canvas Nettie Road	Nettie	26681	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 846-6808	211	15	14.0	57.3%	207 (98.1%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	77.1	55^th of 355 public elementary schools	84.5%		77.6	55^th of 355 public elementary schools	84.5%		68.8	52.4	81.8	64.6	58.1	50.0	68.2	56.8	50.0	$12,282	$2,131	$10,151
Smoot Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	223 Smokie Ln	Smoot	24977	Greenbrier County	Greenbrier County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 392-5295	145	10	14.0	64.8%	142 (97.9%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	59.5	125^th of 355 public elementary schools	64.8%		68.5	86^th of 355 public elementary schools	75.8%	39	90.5	47.6	57.1	65.1	66.7	42.9	47.6	52.4	28.6	$13,408	$2,536	$10,871
Mt. Nebo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Schoolhouse Ln	Mount Nebo	26679	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 872-2440	105	8	13.1	50.5%	102 (97.1%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.4	13^th of 355 public elementary schools	96.3%		97.9	3^rd of 355 public elementary schools	99.2%	10	84.2	75.0	76.5	78.9	68.4	68.8	76.5	71.2	47.1	$12,419	$2,274	$10,145
Divide Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	334 Propps Rdg Rd	Lookout	25868	Fayette County	Fayette County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 574-1443	189	14	13.4	46.0%	183 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	19.1	323^rd of 355 public elementary schools	9.0%		22	313^th of 355 public elementary schools	11.8%	10	43.5	32.4	30.5	34.4	34.8	35.3	29.7	33.0	24.9	$11,506	$1,186	$10,321
Cherry River Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	190 Riverside Dr	Richwood	26261	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 846-6646	152	12	12.6	70.4%	146 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	14.9	340^th of 355 public elementary schools	4.2%		36.7	236^th of 355 public elementary schools	33.5%	104	13.3	60.9	21.2	32.4	6.7	34.8	21.2	22.5	9.1	$12,660	$3,412	$9,248
Summersville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	108 McKees Creek Rd	Summersville	26651	Nicholas County	Nicholas County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 872-1421	331	24	13.7	52.0%	314 (94.9%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	44.3	200^th of 355 public elementary schools	43.7%		42.9	206^th of 355 public elementary schools	42.0%	6	57.6	38.6	47.9	47.2	36.4	40.9	56.3	45.6	35.4	$11,214	$1,998	$9,216

Frequently Asked Questions about Crichton Elementary

What is the racial makeup of Crichton Elementary?

Students at Crichton Elementary are 98% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Crichton Elementary a good school?

Crichton Elementary ranks 205^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Crichton Elementary in?

Greenbrier County Schools

How many students attend Crichton Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 91 students attended Crichton Elementary.

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