Shoals Elementary School

100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shoals Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30% in WV
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shoals Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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School Overview

Shoals Elementary School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Shoals Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoals Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#184 out of 629 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
28%
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35-39%
40%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
n/a
2%
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Black
6%
4%
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White
88%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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0.22
This chart display the diversity score of Shoals Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Shoals 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.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shoals Elementary School's ranking?
Shoals Elementary School is ranked #184 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Shoals Elementary School often compared to?
Shoals Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Elementary Center, Edgewood 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 28% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Shoals Elementary School?
215 students attend Shoals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shoals Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoals Elementary School?
Shoals Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shoals Elementary School offer ?
Shoals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shoals Elementary School part of?
Shoals Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 215 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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