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#126 of 635 schools in WV

Top 20% in state

Overbrook Elementary School

Elementary School · Kanawha County Schools · Charleston, WV

A Kanawha County Schools elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.

218 Oakwood Road, Charleston, WV 25314

  • Math 70% vs WV 49% (2025)
  • Reading 64% vs WV 48% (2025)
  • 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70.3% (2025 WVGSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.9% (2025 WVGSA)
Math vs. State Avg+17 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.6 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 WVGSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 WVGSA)
vs. Expected+24.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.7:1
District spending per student$14,242
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Students at Overbrook Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 WVGSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
49%(2025 WVGSA)
ELA Proficiency64%(2025 WVGSA)
School
State
48%(2025 WVGSA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 67% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
72%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
72%
2019
Math
72%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 Overbrook 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

$86,462

Median home value

$243,900

Median rent

$1,080/mo

College educated

61.5%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

8.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25314; 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
Holz Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.1PK–51.3 mi289Compare →
Weberwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–51.3 mi257Compare →
Kenna Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.3PK–51.4 mi180Compare →
Sacred Heart Grade SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–51.5 mi206Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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
#16 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

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

About Overbrook Elementary School

Overbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Charleston, WV, part of Kanawha County Schools, serving approximately 337 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #126 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Overbrook Elementary School

What grades does Overbrook Elementary School serve?

Overbrook Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Overbrook Elementary School?

Overbrook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Overbrook Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Overbrook Elementary School rank in WV?

Overbrook Elementary School ranks #126 of 635 schools in WV.

What is Overbrook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Overbrook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Overbrook Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Overbrook Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Overbrook Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Overbrook Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
337
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Kanawha County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%
Area population (ZIP 25314)
15,742
Area median age
42.8
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 25314; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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