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Criss Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

Criss Elementary School in Parkersburg, WV, is a top-performing PK-5 school within the Wood County Schools district, serving 267 students and currently ranked 5th out of 355 elementary schools in the state—placing it in the top 1% of West Virginia schools.

What truly sets Criss apart is the remarkable consistency of its academic results. In math, 77.5% of students are proficient, compared to just 39.4% statewide—a 38-point advantage. In English Language Arts, 80.4% of students meet proficiency standards versus 47.6% statewide, and in 5th-grade science, 72.6% are proficient compared to 34.6% statewide. The school's success extends to every subgroup it serves: Criss ranks 1st in the state for special education students, 3rd for female students, and 6th for both white students and those from low socio-economic backgrounds. This demonstrates that the school's excellence is not limited to any single group of learners but is a comprehensive, equitable achievement.

Perhaps the most compelling evidence of Criss's effectiveness comes from comparing it to nearby schools. Within just a few miles, Madison Elementary ranks 301st, Jefferson Elementary Center ranks 289th, and Emerson Elementary ranks 192nd—all serving similar communities. Even more telling, Criss achieves these results with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8, while lower-performing neighbors like Franklin Elementary Center (ratio 8.7) and Jefferson (ratio 8.4) have far more adults per student. This proves Criss's success comes from instructional quality and school culture, not just resources. The school has earned a 5-star rating for nine consecutive years, and its dramatic rise from 136th place a decade ago to its current 5th place shows a sustainable, replicable model of excellence that any parent would be fortunate to have for their child.

267

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,356

Per pupil spending ?

48.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101-3812

(304) 420-9522

District: Wood County Schools

Students who attend Criss Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Hamilton Middle School
High:	Parkersburg High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Two or more races:

7.1%

Hispanic:

2.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 66th percentile in 2016 → 99th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (77% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 1% of West Virginia elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 33 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg47%

West Virginia avg41%

5^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 32 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 1% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 15Elementary Schools in the Wood County Schools

6^th of 54Wood 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)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	96.2	5 of 355	98.6%	★★★★★
2025	95.0	7 of 355	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	8 of 368	97.8%	★★★★★
2023	93.7	13 of 368	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	96.5	5 of 375	98.7%	★★★★★
2021	92.2	18 of 380	95.3%	★★★★★
2019	92.8	8 of 383	97.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.6	17 of 392	95.7%	★★★★★
2017	79.1	57 of 399	85.7%	★★★★☆
2016	60.3	136 of 402	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	59.9	129 of 408	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	54.0	166 of 422	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2013	60.3	135 of 428	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2012	54.6	172 of 426	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.0	151 of 426	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	51.8	189 of 427	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	49.6	220 of 420	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	20.1	174 of 187	7.0%	☆☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	97.0	3 of 300	99.0%	★★★★★
2025	93.8	10 of 302	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	88.6	16 of 316	94.9%	★★★★★
2023	86.7	22 of 317	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	89.5	11 of 325	96.6%	★★★★★
2021	83.9	31 of 322	90.4%	★★★★★
2019	86.9	21 of 339	93.8%	★★★★★
2018	83.9	24 of 366	93.4%	★★★★★
2017	73.0	62 of 381	83.7%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	91.6	6 of 328	98.2%	★★★★★
2024	91.2	13 of 336	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	90.3	14 of 333	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	93.3	7 of 347	98.0%	★★★★★
2021	88.0	10 of 335	97.0%	★★★★★
2018	84.7	22 of 368	94.0%	★★★★★
2017	75.7	61 of 382	84.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	91.5	10 of 305	96.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	6 of 325	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	91.0	10 of 322	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	98.1	2 of 330	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	94.9	10 of 333	97.0%	★★★★★
2019	95.4	5 of 338	98.5%	★★★★★
2018	87.9	15 of 364	95.9%	★★★★★
2017	79.6	42 of 382	89.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	100.0	1 of 171	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	98.5	3 of 183	98.4%	★★★★★
2018	99.2	1 of 258	99.6%	★★★★★
2017	72.4	36 of 377	90.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	95.8	6 of 352	98.3%	★★★★★
2025	95.8	6 of 353	98.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.7	9 of 367	97.5%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	17 of 366	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	96.5	4 of 373	98.9%	★★★★★
2021	89.0	22 of 376	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	91.5	11 of 373	97.1%	★★★★★
2018	88.4	18 of 374	95.2%	★★★★★
2017	79.1	56 of 382	85.3%	★★★★☆

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)

Special Education (2025)99th percentile~ school

Female (2026)99th percentile~ school

White (2026)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile~ school

Male (2025)97th percentile~ school

African American (2017)7th percentile-79 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts80%+33 vs state

Mathematics78%+38 vs state

Science73%+38 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	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	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
Criss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2800 22nd St	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 420-9522	267	18	14.8		239 (89.5%)	2 (0.7%)	6 (2.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.1%)	96.2	5^th of 355 public elementary schools	98.6%		95	7^th of 355 public elementary schools	98.0%	2	77.5	72.2	79.9	77.5	75.0	77.8	87.1	80.4	72.6	$9,356	$699	$8,656
Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1426 32nd St	Parkersburg	26104	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9563	264	22	12.0		231 (87.5%)	5 (1.9%)	14 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	24.3	301^st of 355 public elementary schools	15.2%		61.1	117^th of 355 public elementary schools	67.0%	184	37.5	43.2	36.1	39.3	31.3	40.9	41.7	38.4	22.2	$12,739	$1,644	$11,094
Jefferson Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1103 Plum St	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9554	475	56	8.4		406 (85.5%)	18 (3.8%)	15 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.2%)	26.8	289^th of 355 public elementary schools	18.6%		42.8	207^th of 355 public elementary schools	41.7%	82	35.9	44.4	24.7	35.1	28.3	39.5	53.3	41.7	28.6	$15,293	$3,116	$12,177
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1605 36th St	Parkersburg	26104	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9528	361	30	12.0		336 (93.1%)	2 (0.6%)	7 (1.9%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	45.4	192^nd of 355 public elementary schools	45.9%		59.3	125^th of 355 public elementary schools	64.8%	67	47.1	49.2	44.4	46.8	34.6	45.8	50.8	44.3	44.4	$12,447	$2,233	$10,214
Franklin Elementary Center	Public	PK, KG-5	1511 Division Street Ext	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9534	262	30	8.7		238 (90.8%)	3 (1.1%)	13 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.1%)	21.4	309^th of 355 public elementary schools	13.0%		32.6	256^th of 355 public elementary schools	27.9%	53	40.0	30.0	34.3	34.6	28.6	30.0	42.9	33.6	31.4	$16,055	$2,828	$13,227
Martin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1301 Hillcrest St	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9625	250	28	8.9		222 (88.8%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (2.0%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.2%)	41.8	215^th of 355 public elementary schools	39.4%		54.1	158^th of 355 public elementary schools	55.5%	57	59.6	48.7	43.6	50.4	40.4	48.7	43.6	44.0	23.6	$16,622	$2,336	$14,286
Gihon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 Belmont Rd	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9539	261	20	13.0		244 (93.5%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.8%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	71.8	75^th of 355 public elementary schools	78.9%		80	47^th of 355 public elementary schools	86.8%	28	61.5	56.4	65.2	60.4	56.4	53.9	65.2	57.4	39.1	$12,087	$1,453	$10,635
Neale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2305 Grand Central Ave	Vienna	26105	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 420-9587	357	27	13.2		293 (82.1%)	12 (3.4%)	18 (5.0%)	7 (2.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.0%)	64.3	103^rd of 355 public elementary schools	71.0%		86.3	28^th of 355 public elementary schools	92.1%	75	66.7	48.4	73.2	60.5	45.2	45.3	61.0	49.7	41.5	$10,513	$1,344	$9,169
Vienna Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	700 41st St	Vienna	26105	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 420-9648	288	20	14.4		268 (93.1%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	75.3	61^st of 355 public elementary schools	82.8%		66.9	93^rd of 355 public elementary schools	73.8%	32	63.9	78.1	39.2	61.2	52.8	73.2	71.0	67.2	41.6	$10,134	$315	$9,819
Blennerhassett Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	448 Jewell Rd	Parkersburg	26101	Wood County	Wood County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 863-5128	522	34	15.3		470 (90.0%)	12 (2.3%)	9 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.4%)	80.8	47^th of 355 public elementary schools	86.8%		71.6	72^nd of 355 public elementary schools	79.7%	25	76.1	69.2	56.9	67.4	64.8	70.5	56.9	64.3	40.3	$9,046	$170	$8,876

Frequently Asked Questions about Criss Elementary School

How many students attend Criss Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 267 students attended Criss Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Criss Elementary School?

Students at Criss Elementary School are 90% White, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Is Criss Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Criss Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Criss Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Criss Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamilton Middle School
High : Parkersburg High School

What district is Criss Elementary School in?

Wood County Schools

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