Overbrook Elementary School
Tel:
(304) 348-6179
Overbrook Elementary School serves 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Overbrook Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 10% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Overbrook Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Overbrook Elementary School's student population of 393 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 393 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
Overbrook Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Overbrook Elementary School is 0.35, which is more 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 | #18 out of 644 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2% |
| Black | 5% | 4% |
| White | 80% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kanawha County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Overbrook Elementary School is George Washington High School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is John Adams Middle School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Charleston George Washington High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,130 student
0.6 miles
1522 Tennis Club Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-7729 0.6 9-12 1,130 - Charleston John Adams Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 751 students
1.0 miles
2002 Presidential Dr
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6652 1.0 6-8 751 - Charleston Holz Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 263 students
1.2 miles
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906 1.2 PK-5 263 - Charleston Piedmont Year-round Education Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
1.3 miles
203 Bradford Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-1910 1.3 PK-5 390 - Charleston Garnet Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.4 miles
422 Dickinson Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-6195 1.4 9-12 n/a
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