Jefferson Elementary Center vs. Kanawha Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary Center or Kanawha Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Kanawha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kanawha Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
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 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
601 students
273 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 629 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#184 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
66
29
Kindergarten Students
118
38
Grade 1 Students
102
41
Grade 2 Students
66
35
Grade 3 Students
76
44
Grade 4 Students
93
41
Grade 5 Students
80
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
88%
95%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.10
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%