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Sissonville Elementary School

8324 Sissonville Drive
Charleston, WV 25320
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sissonville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sissonville Elementary School's student population of 242 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Sissonville Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sissonville Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#474 out of 627 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sissonville Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sissonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sissonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sissonville Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sissonville Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sissonville Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
98%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sissonville Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Sissonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sissonville Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Sissonville Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sissonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sissonville Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sissonville Elementary School's ranking?
Sissonville Elementary School is ranked #474 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Sissonville Elementary School?
242 students attend Sissonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Sissonville Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sissonville Elementary School?
Sissonville Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sissonville Elementary School offer ?
Sissonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sissonville Elementary School part of?
Sissonville Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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