Summary:
Elkview, West Virginia is served by two public elementary schools, Clendenin Elementary School and Pinch Elementary School, both part of the Kanawha County Schools district and both serving grades PK-5.
For parents, the most important story here is the divergent path of the two schools. Clendenin Elementary School is clearly the stronger performer and is on an upward trajectory. It ranks 171st in the state (52nd percentile) compared to Pinch Elementary School's 221st place (38th percentile). Clendenin's ranking has improved dramatically over the past two years, while Pinch has slipped. A key differentiator is math: Clendenin posts a 53.6% proficiency rate versus Pinch's 45.8%, and Clendenin's 3rd-grade math score of 65.7% is a standout, far exceeding district and state averages. Both schools have the same student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1, and Clendenin spends over $1,100 more per student ($13,289 vs. $12,123), though this data is from 2018-2019.
However, there are shared challenges and strengths. Both schools struggle with English Language Arts, falling below the district (47.7%) and state (47.6%) averages, with Clendenin at 43.2% and Pinch at 45.1%. In contrast, 5th-grade Science is a bright spot for both, with Clendenin (38.9%) exceeding the state average and Pinch (30.2%) at least meeting the district average. While neither school is a top-tier state performer, Clendenin's strong math program and recent momentum make it the standout choice in Elkview, though both schools would benefit from a focus on improving reading and writing skills.
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