Skip to main content

Average

#366 of 635 schools in WV

Edgewood Elementary

Elementary School · KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

550 Hawks Rdg, Charleston, WV 25302

Enrollment

372

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

6.0

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

West Virginia schools

#366 of 635

In Charleston

#19 of 27

public schools

In district

#44 of 63

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS

School environment

7.7 / 10

Very Good

School shortlistprofile + nearby

Shortlisting around Edgewood Elementary?

Use this profile as one decision point, then compare nearby options, source confidence, and commute fit before picking a neighborhood around it.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Edgewood Elementary

6.0/10

Elementary School in Charleston · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

West Side Middle School

5.9/10

1.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Kcs Alternative Learning

3.1/10

1.4 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Edgewood Elementary

Edgewood Elementary is a public elementary school in Charleston, WV, part of KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS. Edgewood Elementary serves approximately 372 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Edgewood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #366 of 635 schools in WV.

Structured state assessment records for Edgewood Elementary show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

How it compares1.0 pts below district
  • This school 6.0 · Average
  • District avg 7.0
  • WV avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Edgewood Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

33% of students at Edgewood Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data11
Annual Change+2.4 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendImproving
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency26.4% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.2% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg-26.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.1 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected-17.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$14,242
Chronic Absenteeism33.1%

Edgewood Elementary — Students at Edgewood Elementary score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores WV WVGSA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 25.6% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 28.7% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
47.3% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 27 test records from WV state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
27%
2019
Math
27%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
22.2%
ELA
22.6%
2025
Math
26.4%
ELA
23.2%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.

How Edgewood Elementary Compares

See how Edgewood Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.0/10
43th percentile in WV
Academic
2.5/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.4/10
Very Good
Environment
7.7/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
33.1%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

550 Hawks Rdg, Charleston, WV 25302

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Edgewood Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MOUNTAINEER MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 9.4/10, 3.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Kenna Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 4.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Shoals Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 2.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Charleston, see our Charleston schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.2 mi
School Distance Rating
West Side Middle School Charleston 1.3 mi 5.9
KCS Alternative Learning Charleston 1.4 mi 3.1
Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary Charleston 1.9 mi 5.8
SACRED HEART GRADE SCHOOL Charleston 2.5 mi 7.2
CHARLESTON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL Charleston 2.6 mi 5.9
Piedmont Year-round Education Charleston 2.8 mi 7.3
Shoals Elementary School Charleston 2.4 mi 9.1
Grandview Elementary School Charleston 2.4 mi 3.6
Weberwood Elementary School Charleston 2.8 mi 4.9
Overbrook Elementary School Charleston 3.4 mi 7.9
MOUNTAINEER MONTESSORI SCHOOL Charleston 3.6 mi 9.4
George Washington High School Charleston 3.6 mi 6.5
Montrose Elementary School Charleston 3.2 mi 5.1
Ruffner Elementary School Charleston 3.4 mi 8.5
South Charleston Middle School South Charleston 3.2 mi 7.1
Holz Elementary School Charleston 4.1 mi 9.1
John Adams Middle School Charleston 4.1 mi 6.7
Capital High School Charleston 3.4 mi 4.3
Kenna Elementary School Charleston 4.0 mi 9.3
CHARLESTON MONTESSORI INC. Charleston 4.2 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 25302 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$55,525

Median Home Value

$148,500

Median Rent

$875/mo

Population

13,280

College Educated

33.7%

Homeownership

61.5%

Avg Commute

21.3 min

Poverty Rate

15.1%

Median Age

44.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Augusta Elementary School Augusta, WV 6.0
George Ward Elementary School Mill Creek, WV 6.0
Lewisburg Elementary Lewisburg, WV 6.0
Rivesville Elementary/Middle School Rivesville, WV 6.0
Brooke Primary School North Follansbee, WV 5.9
Central Elementary School Moundsville, WV 6.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Edgewood Elementary

What grades does Edgewood Elementary serve?

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

How many students attend Edgewood Elementary?

Edgewood Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 372 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Elementary is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edgewood Elementary rank in WV?

Edgewood Elementary ranks #366 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Edgewood Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Edgewood Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Edgewood Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgewood Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Edgewood Elementary a charter school?

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

Is Edgewood Elementary a Title I school?

No, Edgewood Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

11 schools nearby View map →

Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
3 Car-Dependent

Powered by Walk Score

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
372
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kanawha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.1%

District

KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
District Enrollment
23,433
Schools in District
66
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,242
District Rank
#44 of 63

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.