Serving 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruffner 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 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: RuFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves the northwest part of Charleston, WV, covering an area of approximately 18.9 square miles. Most students typically reside within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 5.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruffner Elementary School's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ruffner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruffner Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
3%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruffner Elementary School's ranking?
Ruffner Elementary School is ranked #393 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Ruffner Elementary School often compared to?
Ruffner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chamberlain Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Ruffner Elementary School?
271 students attend Ruffner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ruffner Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruffner Elementary School?
Ruffner Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ruffner Elementary School offer ?
Ruffner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ruffner Elementary School part of?
Ruffner Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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