Kanawha County Schools School District

200 Elizabeth Street
Charleston, WV 25311
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Kanawha County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 39 public preschools serving 9,435 students in Kanawha County Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in West Virginia.
Public Preschools in Kanawha County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 10% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
68 Schools
374 Schools
# Students
24,392 Students
107,352 Students
# Teachers
1,494 Teachers
8,114 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Kanawha County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (WV)
#19 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Kanawha County Schools  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Kanawha County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
40%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kanawha County Schools  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
86%
90%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Kanawha County Schools  School District and public school graduation rate of WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.19
# American Indian Students
16 Students
54 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
280 Students
605 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
252 Students
1,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
2,533 Students
3,773 Students
% Black Students
11%
3%
# White Students
19,827 Students
96,566 Students
% White Students
81%
90%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
41 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,464 Students
4,497 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,276
14,299
# Students in K Grade:
1,688
16,794
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,576
15,887
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,520
14,534
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,707
14,261
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,693
14,067
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,611
11,876
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,731
2,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,831
1,560
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,907
1,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,556
59
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,807
44
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,718
47
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,771
60
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,708 is higher than the state median of $15,540. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,306 is higher than the state median of $14,737. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (WV)
Total Revenue
$408 MM
$3,933 MM
This chart display total revenue of Kanawha County Schools  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$422 MM
$3,730 MM
This chart display total spending of Kanawha County Schools  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,708
$15,540
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Kanawha County Schools  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,306
$14,737
This chart display average spending per public school student in Kanawha County Schools  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in WV by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Kanawha County Schools School District Public Preschools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holz Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
Weberwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
732 Gordon Road
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
631 Montrose Drive
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Mary Ingles Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1975
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
Rank: #66.
Cross Lanes Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5525 Big Tyler Road
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
736 Ruthdale Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Grades: PK-5
| 238 students
Rank: #88.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Clendenin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5120 Elk River Road N
Elkview, WV 25071
(304) 965-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Elk Elementary Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Midland Trail Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Grades: PK-5
| 153 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Ruffner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
809 Litz Drive
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Alban Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2030 Harrison Avenue
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Andrews Heights Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7776 Coal River Road
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #1515.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 E 6th Street
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Grades: PK-5
| 287 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
550 Hawks Ridge
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6635
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Nitro Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1921 19th Street
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4540 Brounland Road
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Flinn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2006 Mcclure Parkway
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Grades: PK-4
| 412 students
Rank: #2020.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4620 Spring Hill Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Grades: PK-5
| 243 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Kanawha City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 Staunton Avenue Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #2323.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2089 Lakewood Drive
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Anne Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Winfield Road
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Sissonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8324 Sissonville Drive
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 348-1961
Grades: PK-4
| 243 students
Rank: #2626.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
206 Pratt Avenue
Pratt, WV 25162
(304) 949-4838
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #2727.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Helene Street
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #2828.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13620 Mccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 112 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Bridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Ohio Street
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Malden Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4001 Salinas Drive
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1973
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #3131.
Chandler Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 School Street
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-6133
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Rank: #3232.
Piedmont Year-round Education
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
203 Bradford Street
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-1910
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #3333.
Marmet Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
408 94th St
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-2382
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
Rank: #3434.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
959 Woodward Drive
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1928
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
George C. Weimer Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3040 Kanawha Terrace
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0205
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 68 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 24,392 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in WV)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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