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#237 of 635 schools in WV

Top 37% in state

Clendenin Elementary School

Elementary School · Kanawha County Schools · Elkview, WV

A Kanawha County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

5120 Elk River Rd N, Elkview, WV 25071

  • Math 40% vs WV 49% (2025)
  • Reading 44% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.6% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.1% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-13.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$14,242
Chronic Absenteeism26.1%

Students at Clendenin Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency40%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
49%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
32%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
2019
Math
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
40%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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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The neighborhood

Where Clendenin 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated715/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,397

Median home value

$159,100

Median rent

$750/mo

College educated

25.3%

Homeownership

72.9%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elk Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–120.3 mi131Compare →
Pinch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–52.9 mi297Compare →
Alum Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–5Not available149Compare →
Chamberlain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2PK–5Not available216Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Kanawha County Schools

Schools in district
66
Rank in district
#28 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

Clendenin Elementary School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Clendenin Elementary School

Clendenin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Elkview, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #237 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Clendenin Elementary School

What grades does Clendenin Elementary School serve?

Clendenin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Clendenin Elementary School?

Clendenin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Clendenin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Clendenin Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Clendenin Elementary School rank in WV?

Clendenin Elementary School ranks #237 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Clendenin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Clendenin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Clendenin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Clendenin Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Clendenin Elementary School a charter school?

No, Clendenin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Clendenin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Clendenin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
322
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kanawha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.1%
Area population (ZIP 25071)
11,243
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
49.1
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 25071; 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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