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French Creek Elementary

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French Creek Elementary ranks 118 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

118^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 67% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

French Creek Elementary is a small, rural school in French Creek, WV, serving 205 students in grades PK-5 within the Upshur County Schools district. With a favorable 12:1 student-teacher ratio, this school has become a standout success story, climbing from the bottom 4% of West Virginia schools in 2017-2018 to the top third today—a remarkable turnaround that makes it one of the most improved elementary schools in the region.

Academically, French Creek Elementary significantly outperforms both its district and state averages. In mathematics, 57.3% of students are proficient compared to 36.3% district-wide and 39.4% statewide—an 18-point advantage over the district. English Language Arts shows similar strength with 54.4% proficiency versus 43.2% district and 47.6% state averages. The school shines brightest in 4th grade, where 65.9% of students are proficient in both subjects, exceeding state averages by nearly 17 points. Perhaps most impressive is the school's success with students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who jumped from the 37th to the 69th percentile statewide in just one year. Male students also thrive here, ranking in the top quartile statewide—a notable achievement since boys often lag in reading and writing.

Compared to nearby schools, French Creek is a clear leader within its district. Only Rock Cave Elementary ranks comparably, while Buckhannon Academy Elementary School, Washington District Elementary, Union Elementary School, Tennerton Elementary, and Hodgesville Elementary all trail significantly. The contrast with Hodgesville—just 13 miles away—is stark: French Creek's math proficiency is nearly 2.5 times higher. The school achieves these results while spending less per student than several lower-performing neighbors, demonstrating efficient use of resources. Areas for continued focus include a dip in 5th-grade scores and historically weaker special education outcomes, but the overall trajectory makes French Creek a model for rural education success.

205

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,283

Per pupil spending ?

48.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

7619 Route 20 South Rd
French Creek, WV 26218-2005

(304) 924-6381

District: Upshur County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.0%

Hispanic:

0.5%

Two or more races:

0.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 10th percentile in 2016 → 67th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (53% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 57 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the West Virginia median (67th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg40%

West Virginia avg44%

118^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 33%▲ up 57 pts since 2016

From bottom 10% (2016) to top 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 7Elementary Schools in the Upshur County Schools

32^nd of 55Upshur 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	60.8	118 of 355	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.8	153 of 355	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.2	130 of 368	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.8	219 of 368	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.3	166 of 375	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.9	87 of 380	77.1%	★★★★☆
2019	26.1	317 of 383	17.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	16.6	375 of 392	4.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	27.0	335 of 399	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	19.5	362 of 402	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	20.5	369 of 408	9.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	28.0	354 of 422	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	21.1	392 of 428	8.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	25.7	376 of 426	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	46.1	233 of 426	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.1	156 of 427	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	20.6	383 of 420	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	46.5	163 of 300	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.8	162 of 302	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	74.3	49 of 316	84.5%	★★★★☆
2023	53.7	133 of 317	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	95 of 325	70.8%	★★★★☆
2021	74.6	51 of 322	84.2%	★★★★☆
2019	34.5	241 of 339	28.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.6	360 of 366	1.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	32.5	298 of 381	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	73.1	20 of 156	87.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	60.8	96 of 315	69.5%	★★★★☆
2025	40.5	208 of 328	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.4	196 of 336	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	28.4	268 of 333	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.8	308 of 347	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	51.1	149 of 335	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	23.1	336 of 368	8.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	31.4	307 of 382	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	69.6	71 of 303	76.6%	★★★★☆
2025	61.0	106 of 305	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.8	190 of 325	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.3	222 of 322	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.5	223 of 330	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	53.6	132 of 333	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.3	283 of 338	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	23.4	324 of 364	11.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.5	323 of 382	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	24.4	230 of 258	10.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	27.2	342 of 377	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	57.9	125 of 353	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.9	156 of 353	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.2	143 of 367	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.1	230 of 366	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.7	177 of 373	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.5	96 of 376	74.5%	★★★★☆
2019	23.7	320 of 373	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	14.1	365 of 374	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	23.4	336 of 382	12.0%	★☆☆☆☆

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)87th percentile+71 vs school

Male (2026)77th percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)70th percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)65th percentile~ school

Female (2026)46th percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2018)11th percentile+7 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics57%+18 vs state

English Language Arts54%+7 vs state

Science37%~ state avg

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by a parent
Thursday, January 25, 2018

SEriously, my student loves FCES They have received great care and the teachers true love their student. I am so happy that my student is loved and cared for. ♥️ Close Quote

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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	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2021)	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
French Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7619 Route 20 South Rd	French Creek	26218	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 924-6381	205	17	12.0	48.5%	203 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	60.8	118^th of 355 public elementary schools	66.8%		54.8	153^rd of 355 public elementary schools	56.9%	35	59.4	65.9	43.3	57.3	46.9	65.9	46.7	54.4	36.7	$11,283	$903	$10,379
Rock Cave Elementary	Public	K-5	12292 Route 20 South Rd	Rock Cave	26234	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 924-6969	112	10	11.5	63.1%	108 (96.4%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	62.3	113^th of 355 public elementary schools	68.2%		46.9	185^th of 355 public elementary schools	47.9%	72	75.0	90.0	50.0	70.6	58.3	70.0	25.0	50.0	16.7	$14,739	$2,106	$12,633
Tennerton Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	167 Gawthrop Rd	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-1278	289	16	18.2	48.9%	283 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	36.4	245^th of 355 public elementary schools	31.0%		55.7	147^th of 355 public elementary schools	58.6%	98	41.0	42.6	46.3	43.3	30.8	42.6	46.3	40.2	39.0	$7,511	$614	$6,897
Washington District Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5078 Tallmansville Rd	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-6599	113	9	12.5	50.0%	112 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	45.2	196^th of 355 public elementary schools	44.8%		29.3	279^th of 355 public elementary schools	21.4%	83	35.7	52.9	47.1	45.8	35.7	52.9	41.2	43.8	47.1	$11,796	$1,043	$10,753
Buckhannon Academy Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	16 College Ave	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-3310	487	34	14.3	67.9%	460 (94.5%)	6 (1.2%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.6%)	59.4	126^th of 355 public elementary schools	64.5%		48.5	177^th of 355 public elementary schools	50.1%	51	54.4	59.5	41.7	52.5	50.0	57.3	55.0	54.2	38.3	$9,970	$749	$9,222
Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	481 Heavner Grove Rd	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-1394	242	17	14.2	52.3%	240 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	43.2	210^th of 355 public elementary schools	40.8%		23.1	310^th of 355 public elementary schools	12.7%	100	47.1	52.0	38.5	44.9	32.4	53.9	51.3	45.5	34.2	$9,920	$501	$9,419
Peterson-Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	509 Berlin Rd	Weston	26452	Lewis County	Lewis County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 269-8330	476	31	15.2	69.5%	457 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	16.5	331^st of 355 public elementary schools	6.8%		14.7	335^th of 355 public elementary schools	5.6%	4	32.8	22.4	26.1	27.0	29.7	32.4	41.4	34.7	29.0	$10,735	$1,960	$8,774
Roanoke Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1176 Oil Creek Rd	Roanoke	26447	Lewis County	Lewis County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 452-8887	157	11	14.0	68.7%	154 (98.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57	140^th of 355 public elementary schools	60.6%		51.8	164^th of 355 public elementary schools	53.8%	24	40.0	57.7	65.2	55.1	30.0	50.0	56.5	46.4	56.5	$13,530	$2,408	$11,122
Hodgesville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	918 Teter Rd	Buckhannon	26201	Upshur County	Upshur County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 472-3212	151	10	15.6	67.1%	150 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	19.6	318^th of 355 public elementary schools	10.4%		9.9	343^rd of 355 public elementary schools	3.4%	25	33.3	12.5	21.7	23.3	42.9	25.0	47.8	40.0	26.1	$9,174	$541	$8,632
Jane Lew Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6536 Main St	Jane Lew	26378	Lewis County	Lewis County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 884-7836	271	19	14.4	60.1%	253 (93.4%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	53.9	160^th of 355 public elementary schools	54.9%		32.2	260^th of 355 public elementary schools	26.8%	100	50.0	57.8	51.3	53.2	35.0	51.1	64.1	50.0	33.3	$11,062	$1,724	$9,338

Frequently Asked Questions about French Creek Elementary

How many students attend French Creek Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 205 students attended French Creek Elementary.

What district is French Creek Elementary in?

Upshur County Schools

What is the racial makeup of French Creek Elementary?

Students at French Creek Elementary are 99% White.

Is French Creek Elementary a good school?

French Creek Elementary ranks 118^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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