Geneva Kent Elementary School (Closed 2016)

68 Holley Avenue
Huntington, WV 25705
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Geneva Kent Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
(14-15)
15-19%
30%
(14-15)
30-34%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
2%
Black
9%
4%
White
79%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.36
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% WV state average).
How many students attend Geneva Kent Elementary School?
341 students attend Geneva Kent Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Geneva Kent Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Geneva Kent Elementary School?
Geneva Kent Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Geneva Kent Elementary School offer ?
Geneva Kent Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Geneva Kent Elementary School part of?
Geneva Kent Elementary School is part of Cabell County Schools.

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