Excellent
#86 of 635 schools in WV
Top 13% in state
Cedar Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Kanawha County Schools · Cedar Grove, WV
A Kanawha County Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box J, Cedar Grove, WV 25039
- Math 60% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cedar Grove Elementary School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Cedar Grove Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low147/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Grove), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$57,455
Median home value
$67,700
College educated
4.6%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pratt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Midland Trail Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Sharon Dawes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 4.8 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Alum Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–5 | Not available | 149 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Kanawha County Schools
- Schools in district
- 66
- Rank in district
- #15 of 63
- District spending per student
- $14,242NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cedar Grove Elementary School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cedar Grove Elementary School
Cedar Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Grove, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 163 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #86 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cedar Grove Elementary School
What grades does Cedar Grove Elementary School serve?
Cedar Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cedar Grove Elementary School?
Cedar Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Grove Elementary School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cedar Grove Elementary School rank in WV?
Cedar Grove Elementary School ranks #86 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Cedar Grove Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cedar Grove Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cedar Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cedar Grove Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Cedar Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Cedar Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cedar Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Cedar Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (304) 949-1642
- Area population (ZIP 25039)
- 684
- Area median age
- 53
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25039; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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