Very Good
#150 of 635 schools in WV
Top 24% in state
Kanawha City Elementary School
Elementary School · Kanawha County Schools · Charleston, WV
A Kanawha County Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3601 Staunton Ave SE, Charleston, WV 25304
- Math 47% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kanawha City Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Kanawha City 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,691/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charleston), 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
$80,200
Median home value
$227,100
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
50%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–11 | 0.1 mi | 936 | Compare → |
| Charleston Montessori Inc.Private · tuition | 7.1private | PK–6 | 0.2 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Chamberlain Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Mountaineer Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.4private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 128 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #19 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
Kanawha City Elementary School is listed in KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kanawha City Elementary School
Kanawha City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 217 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #150 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kanawha City Elementary School
What grades does Kanawha City Elementary School serve?
Kanawha City Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kanawha City Elementary School?
Kanawha City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kanawha City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kanawha City Elementary School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kanawha City Elementary School rank in WV?
Kanawha City Elementary School ranks #150 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Kanawha City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kanawha City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Kanawha City Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kanawha City Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kanawha City Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kanawha City Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kanawha City Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kanawha City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kanawha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (304) 348-1985
- Area population (ZIP 25304)
- 8,480
- Area average commute
- 14.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 25304; 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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