Andrews Heights Elementary School

7776 Coal River Rd
Tornado, WV 25202
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Andrews Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20% in WV
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Andrews Heights Elementary School's student population of 261 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

Andrews Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andrews Heights Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#81 out of 627 schools
(Top 20%)
60-64%
32%
45-49%
41%
40-49%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
94%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Andrews Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Andrews Heights Elementary School is ranked #81 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Andrews Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Andrews Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Anne Bailey Elementary School, Alban Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Andrews Heights Elementary School?
261 students attend Andrews Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Andrews Heights Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrews Heights Elementary School?
Andrews Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Andrews Heights Elementary School offer ?
Andrews Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Andrews Heights Elementary School part of?
Andrews Heights Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.

School Reviews

2   11/23/2009
The majority of students are from disadvantaged backgrounds and violence is rampant. My children consider a successful day one when they have avoided being assaulted. My son has lost a tooth to violence at this school and my daughter suffers from emotional trauma. Unfortunately, with the state of the economy, we can't afford to move.
- Posted by Parent - upprf
2   9/16/2009
My child attends class in a dilapidated house trailer parked next to the school. The trailer is full of mold and the county school board says there's nothing they can do. The teachers who are forced to work in this environment are very demoralized. I'm extremely concerned for my child's health, not to mention their education!
- Posted by Parent - whitt
2   1/29/2008
Our family was transferred here from Texas. When we enrolled our children, we toured Andrews Heights and were immediately concerned about the overall quality of the educational environment. Nevertheless, we ceded to the children's wishes to attend the nearest school for the sake of their personal social network. However, after only their first day of class, we decided to make other arrangements. They recounted witnessing numerous serious discipline problems throughout the day. Worse, two of our three children were actually threatened with physical harm by other students. To top off their experience, even they complained to us about the poor educational environment available at the school. Our children now all attend parochial school and are thriving.
- Posted by Parent - eliza

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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