Serving 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shoals Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Shoals Elementary School serves the northwest part of Charleston, WV, covering an area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the school's edge and a maximum distance of 2.6 miles from the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shoals Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Shoals Elementary School's student population of 191 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
191 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Shoals Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoals Elementary School is 0.22, which is less 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
#87 out of 617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
7%
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 Shoals Elementary School's ranking?
Shoals Elementary School is ranked #87 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Shoals Elementary School often compared to?
Shoals Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Elementary Center, Edgewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Shoals Elementary School?
191 students attend Shoals Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Shoals Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shoals Elementary School?
Shoals Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shoals Elementary School offer ?
Shoals Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shoals Elementary School part of?
Shoals Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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