What grades does Gauley River Elementary School serve?

Gauley River Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Craigsville area.

Where is Gauley River Elementary School located?

Gauley River Elementary School is a rural school in Craigsville, WV.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gauley River Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gauley River Elementary School is 14.6:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Craigsville, WV?

Schools in Craigsville include Gauley River Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Craigsville area.

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Gauley River Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Craigsville, West Virginia|NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS

Craigsville, WV 26205

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Wed

Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Nicholas County Board MeetingEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Tue

5th Grade Fun Run EventDistrict-wide

Rain Date: October 8th

Oct

Mon

End of the 1st Nine Weeks Grading PeriodEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

Professional Learning/Faculty Senate Day (No School for Students)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Mon

End of the 1st Nine WeeksEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

321

Student:Teacher

14.6:1

Locale

Rural

District

NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS

Phone

(304)742-5271

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35-39%

Math Proficiency

30-34%

Chronic Absenteeism

22.4%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

275

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

95% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.14

Social Workers

1.4

Nurses

1.2

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,052

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$8,408

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$18,161

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 33%State 46%Local 21%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

25.6%

Below 150% poverty line

6.8%

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Uninsured residents

10.8%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

670

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

625

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

218 (35%)

Other Health Impairment

166 (27%)

Intellectual Disability

86 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

83 (13%)

Autism

52 (8%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

295

Current enrollment

Declining(-14% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Sep 16, 2026

Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Nicholas County Board Meeting

Event

Tue, Oct 6, 2026

5th Grade Fun Run

Rain Date: October 8th

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in NICHOLAS COUNTY SCHOOLS. Gauley River Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day (No School)District-wide	Holiday	—
Tue, Sep 8, 2026	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Sep 16, 2026	Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Oct 6, 2026	5th Grade Fun Run District-wide Rain Date: October 8th	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	End of the 1st Nine Weeks Grading PeriodDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Professional Learning/Faculty Senate Day (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	End of the 1st Nine WeeksDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Nicholas County Literature Fair District-wide	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Secondary Schools Parent - Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Elementary Schools Parent - Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent-Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day (No School)District-wide	Event	—
Sat, Nov 7, 2026	Regional Literature FairDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day (No School)District-wide	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break (No School)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 7, 2026	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of the 2nd Nine Weeks & 1st Semester Grading PeriodDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Professional Learning/Faculty Senate Day (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	End of the 2nd Nine Weeks & 1st SemesterDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break (No School)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Christmas Break (No School)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jan 13, 2027	Nicholas County Spelling BeeDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr Day (No School)District-wide	Event	—
Wed, Jan 27, 2027	Nicholas County Math Field Day (Grades 4-9)District-wide	Event	—
Thu, Jan 28, 2027	Nicholas County Senior High Math Field Day District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Professional Learning/Faculty Senate Day (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 4, 2027	Nicholas County Social Studies FairDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	End of the 3rd Nine Weeks Grading PeriodDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 11, 2027	End of the 3rd Nine Weeks District-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 18, 2027	Regional Math Field Day (Grades 4-9)District-wide	Event	—
Tue, Mar 23, 2027	Secondary Schools Parent - Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Elementary Schools Parent - Teacher Conferences District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 24, 2027	Parent-Teacher ConferenceDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring Break (No School)District-wide	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Apr 19, 2027	Professional Learning/Faculty Senate Day (No School for Students)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Tue, Apr 20, 2027	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Apr 22, 2027	Elementary Super Scholars ProgramDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Apr 27, 2027	WV State Social Studies FairDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 3, 2027	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, May 19, 2027	Elementary Track & FieldDistrict-wide Rain Date: May 20th	Event	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Richwood High School GraduationDistrict-wide	Event	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Nicholas County High School GraduationDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Last Day for Students (Pending Weather Closures)District-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jun 7, 2027	Nicholas County Board MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—