Kanawha Elementary School vs. Criss Elementary School
Should I attend Kanawha Elementary School or Criss 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
Kanawha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Criss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 258 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Criss Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
273 students
258 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#184 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#10 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
34
Kindergarten Students
38
40
Grade 1 Students
41
31
Grade 2 Students
35
42
Grade 3 Students
44
39
Grade 4 Students
41
33
Grade 5 Students
45
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
95%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%