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Kanawha City Elementary School vs. Grandview Elementary School

Should you attend Kanawha City Elementary School or Grandview 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
Kanawha City Elementary School
3601 Staunton Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Grandview Elementary School
959 Woodward Dr
Charleston, WV 25387
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kanawha City 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 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). 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 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Grandview Elementary School 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 25-29% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
217 students
134 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kanawha City 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 Grandview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kanawha City Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Grandview Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kanawha City 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 Grandview Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kanawha City Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha 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 Grandview Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kanawha 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

#220 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
#486 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kanawha City 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 Grandview Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 30% in WV)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanawha City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha 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 Grandview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanawha City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha 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 Grandview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kanawha City Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha 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 Grandview Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kanawha 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 Kanawha City Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Grandview Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
41
16
Kindergarten Students
30
21
Grade 1 Students
28
18
Grade 2 Students
32
22
Grade 3 Students
26
17
Grade 4 Students
32
22
Grade 5 Students
28
18

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kanawha City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kanawha 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 Asian at Grandview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kanawha County Schools 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
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kanawha City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha County Schools 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 Hispanic at Grandview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kanawha 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
18%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kanawha City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha 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 Grandview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
64%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kanawha City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha 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 Grandview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kanawha 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
14%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kanawha City Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha 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 Grandview Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kanawha County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kanawha City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha 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 Grandview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kanawha 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
76%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kanawha City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha 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 Grandview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kanawha 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
5%
(11-12 School Year Data)
4%
(11-12 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kanawha City Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools 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 Grandview Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kanawha County Schools 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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