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Criss Elementary School vs. Kanawha Elementary School

Should you attend Criss Elementary School or Kanawha Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Criss Elementary School
2800 22nd St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Kanawha Elementary School
6465 Staunton Tpke
Davisville, WV 26142
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Criss Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kanawha Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
258 students
280 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Criss Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kanawha Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Criss Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kanawha Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Criss Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kanawha Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Criss Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wood County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kanawha Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wood County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 1%)
#39 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Criss Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kanawha Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in WV)
70-74%
(Top 5% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Criss Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanawha Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 1% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Criss Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanawha Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 1% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 20% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Criss Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanawha Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Criss Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kanawha Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
32
33
Kindergarten Students
37
47
Grade 1 Students
38
38
Grade 2 Students
37
43
Grade 3 Students
30
44
Grade 4 Students
44
32
Grade 5 Students
40
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Criss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wood County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Criss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wood County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kanawha Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wood County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Criss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wood County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kanawha Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wood County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
88%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Criss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wood County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kanawha Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wood County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Criss Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wood County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kanawha Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wood County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Criss Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kanawha Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
77%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Criss Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kanawha Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Criss Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kanawha Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wood County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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