Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kenova Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)45-49%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)60-64%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
60%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% WV state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% WV state average).
How many students attend Kenova Elementary School?
383 students attend Kenova Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Kenova Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kenova Elementary School?
Kenova Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Kenova Elementary School offer ?
Kenova Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Kenova Elementary School part of?
Kenova Elementary School is part of Wayne County Schools.
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