Ruthlawn Elementary School
Tel:
(304) 744-9481
- Ruthlawn Elementary School serves 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Ruthlawn Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Ruthlawn Elementary School places 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%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Ruthlawn Elementary School's student population of 260 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 260 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Ruthlawn Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 644 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ruthlawn Elementary School is 0.31, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.19. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WV) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #56 out of 644 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 9% | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 2% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 83% | 90% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 0.31 | 0.19 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 48% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12) | 9% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kanawha County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ruthlawn Elementary School is South Charleston High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is John Adams Middle School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Richmond Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- South Charleston Richmond Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 284 students
1.6 miles
4620 Spring Hill Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357 1.6 PK-5 284 - South Charleston South Charleston High School Grades: 9-12 | 954 students
2.0 miles
1 Eagle Way
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0352 2.0 9-12 954 - South Charleston Bridgeview Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 475 students
2.3 miles
5100 Ohio Street
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383 2.3 PK-5 475 - Charleston Kenna Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 178 students
2.3 miles
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104 2.3 PK-5 178 - Dunbar Dunbar Intermediate Center Grades: PK-5 | 281 students
2.8 miles
1330 Myers Avenue
Dunbar, WV 25064
(304) 766-1570 2.8 PK-5 281
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