Kanawha Elementary School
Kanawha Elementary School serves 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Kanawha Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black).
School Overview
Kanawha Elementary School's student population of 295 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 295 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Kanawha Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Kanawha Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
Overall Testing Rank | #246 out of 644 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| Black | 1% | 4% |
| White | 96% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 73% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wood County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kanawha Elementary School is Parkersburg South High School (5.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Edison Middle School (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mineral Wells Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mineral Wells Mineral Wells Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 551 students10
3.3 miles
1776 Elizabeth Pike
Mineral Wells, WV 26150
(304) 489-1670 3.3 PK-5 551 - Parkersburg Edison Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 624 students10
4.5 miles
1201 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9525 4.5 6-8 624 - Parkersburg Martin Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 255 students10
4.5 miles
1301 Hillcrest St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9625 4.5 PK-5 255 - Parkersburg Fairplains Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 214 students10
5.0 miles
615 Broadway Ave
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9531 5 PK-5 214 - Parkersburg Gihon Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 337 students10
5.7 miles
2000 Belmont Rd
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(304) 420-9539 5.7 PK-5 337
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