Gihon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parkersburg, West Virginia, that is part of the Wood County Schools district. It serves students from pre-kindergarten to grade 5. The school has about 234 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 12:1. This is similar to what other schools in the district and state have, which helps teachers interact with students in a meaningful way. Gihon Elementary School provides standard core instruction and early childhood education, with a particular focus on foundational literacy and mathematics skills during the elementary years. The student body is mostly White (about 91%) and has a small number of minority students (about 9%). This is not very diverse compared to the state as a whole. Gihon has a high level of academic success. About 70–74% of students are good at math and 60–64% are good at English language arts. This makes the school one of the top 5% of elementary schools in West Virginia based on combined proficiency results. The amount of money spent on each student at the school is in line with what the local district spends. In Parkersburg, where the school is located, the median home value is moderate and the residential area is stable. Gihon Elementary School is known for having good academic results and a supportive learning environment. The school is always working to keep up the good work and meet the needs of all its students.