Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kanawha City Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Kanawha City Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kanawha City Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Kanawha City Elementary School?
217 students attend Kanawha City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kanawha City Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kanawha City Elementary School?
Kanawha City Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kanawha City Elementary School offer ?
Kanawha City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kanawha City Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 217 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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