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Kanawha Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary Center

Should you attend Kanawha Elementary School or Jefferson 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
Kanawha Elementary School
6465 Staunton Tpke
Davisville, WV 26142
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Jefferson Elementary Center
1103 Plum St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
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%)

Jefferson Elementary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). 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).
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
280 students
525 students
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Jefferson Elementary Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kanawha Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Jefferson Elementary Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
57 teachers
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.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Jefferson Elementary Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
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 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 Jefferson Elementary Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wood 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

#52 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
#163 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kanawha 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 Jefferson Elementary Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in WV)
36%
(Top 50% in WV)
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 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 Jefferson Elementary Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in WV)
52%
(Top 20% in WV)
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 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 Jefferson Elementary Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wood County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 20% in WV)
30-34%
(Top 50% in WV)
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 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 Jefferson Elementary Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wood 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 Kanawha Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Jefferson Elementary Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
48
Kindergarten Students
47
79
Grade 1 Students
38
76
Grade 2 Students
43
100
Grade 3 Students
44
93
Grade 4 Students
32
61
Grade 5 Students
43
68

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Jefferson Elementary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wood County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
4%
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 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 Hispanic at Jefferson Elementary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wood 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.
% Black
n/a
3%
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 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 Black at Jefferson Elementary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wood 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
95%
84%
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 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 Jefferson Elementary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wood 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
3%
8%
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 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 Jefferson Elementary Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wood 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.
0.10
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kanawha Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wood 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 Jefferson Elementary Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wood 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
77%
72%
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 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 Jefferson Elementary Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wood 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
6%
3%
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 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 reduced-price lunch at Jefferson Elementary Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wood 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.
 
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