Serving 242 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 15:1 is higher 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 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- 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
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Kanawha City Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Kanawha City Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
20%
4%
White
64%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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Kanawha City Elementary School is ranked #263 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Kanawha City Elementary School often compared to?
Kanawha City Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary School, Chamberlain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
242 students attend Kanawha City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Kanawha City Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% 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 15:1, which is higher 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?
Kanawha City Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.
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