Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sissonville 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 20-29% (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 1% 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-4
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sissonville Elementary School serves the northern part of Charleston, WV, covering an area of approximately 69.5 square miles. Most families live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 5.7 miles to the school's edge and some reaching up to 9.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sissonville Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Sissonville 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 Sissonville Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#470 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Black
1%
4%
White
99%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Showing 2009–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
13%
8%
Showing 2003–2012. View full 14-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sissonville Elementary School's ranking?
Sissonville Elementary School is ranked #470 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Sissonville Elementary School?
216 students attend Sissonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Sissonville Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sissonville Elementary School?
Sissonville Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sissonville Elementary School offer ?
Sissonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sissonville Elementary School part of?
Sissonville Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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