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Flinn Elementary School vs. Elk Elementary Center

Should you attend Flinn Elementary School or Elk Elementary Center? 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
Flinn Elementary School
2006 Mcclure Pkwy
Charleston, WV 25312
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Elk Elementary Center
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 420 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Flinn Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elk Elementary Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-5
Total Students
420 students
479 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Flinn 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 Elk Elementary Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Flinn Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Elk Elementary Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Flinn 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 Elk Elementary Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Flinn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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 Elk Elementary Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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

#263 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
#247 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Flinn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Elk Elementary Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in WV)
42%
(Top 30% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Flinn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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 Elk Elementary Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
41%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Flinn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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 Elk Elementary Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Elk Elementary Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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 Flinn Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Elk Elementary Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
53
90
Kindergarten Students
62
64
Grade 1 Students
81
71
Grade 2 Students
82
70
Grade 3 Students
71
56
Grade 4 Students
71
58
Grade 5 Students
-
70

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Flinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Elk Elementary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Flinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Elk Elementary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Flinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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 Elk Elementary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
97%
97%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Flinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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 Elk Elementary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Flinn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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 Elk Elementary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.06
This chart showcases the diversity score of Flinn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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 Elk Elementary Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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
85%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Flinn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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 Elk Elementary Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha County Schools School District 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
12%
(11-12 School Year Data)
6%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Flinn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Elk Elementary Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2011-12 school year.
 
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