Richmond Elementary School

4620 Spring Hill Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25309
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richmond 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50% in WV
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Richmond Elementary School's student population of 243 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Richmond Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richmond Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WV)
#353 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
28%
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30-34%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
1%
2%
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Black
19%
4%
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White
62%
89%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Richmond Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Richmond Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richmond Elementary School's ranking?
Richmond Elementary School is ranked #353 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Richmond Elementary School often compared to?
Richmond Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeview Elementary School, Point Harmony Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Richmond Elementary School?
243 students attend Richmond Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Richmond Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richmond Elementary School offer ?
Richmond Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Richmond Elementary School part of?
Richmond Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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