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Nitro Elementary School vs. Rock Branch Elementary School

Should you attend Nitro Elementary School or Rock Branch 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
Nitro Elementary School
1921 19th St
Nitro, WV 25143
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Rock Branch Elementary School
4616 1st Ave
Nitro, WV 25143
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Rock Branch Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nitro Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 197 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Branch Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
357 students
197 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Nitro Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rock Branch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Nitro Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rock Branch Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
17 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Nitro Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rock Branch Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Nitro 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rock Branch Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Putnam County Schools and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#437 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
#68 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Nitro 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 Rock Branch Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in WV)
70-74%
(Top 5% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nitro 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 Rock Branch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nitro 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 Rock Branch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Putnam County Schools and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Nitro 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 Rock Branch Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Putnam 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 Nitro Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rock Branch Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
64
16
Kindergarten Students
46
28
Grade 1 Students
54
34
Grade 2 Students
55
31
Grade 3 Students
44
33
Grade 4 Students
48
22
Grade 5 Students
46
33

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 Nitro 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 Rock Branch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Putnam County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Nitro 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rock Branch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Putnam County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Nitro 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rock Branch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Putnam County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
83%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Nitro 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rock Branch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Putnam County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Nitro 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rock Branch Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Putnam County Schools and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.30
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Nitro 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rock Branch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Putnam County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Nitro 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rock Branch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Putnam County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
(11-12 School Year Data)
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Nitro 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 Rock Branch Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Putnam County Schools and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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