Elementary Schools in Kanawha County Schools


Summary:

The Kanawha County Schools district in West Virginia is home to 43 elementary schools serving students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The district as a whole is ranked 22 out of 55 school districts in the state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out as high-performing, including Holz Elementary School, which is ranked 2nd out of 355 West Virginia elementary schools and rated 5 out of 5 stars. Other top-performing schools include Overbrook Elementary School, Kenna Elementary School, Andrews Heights Elementary School, and Alum Creek Elementary School. These schools excel in areas such as math and English language arts proficiency, with some having over 70% of students performing at or above grade level.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools struggling to meet state and district averages. Schools with higher percentages of students from low-income families tend to have lower test scores, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to support these schools and their students. Despite these challenges, the presence of high-performing schools within the district suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from their practices and strategies to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Kanawha County Schools district.

District Detail

 200 Elizabeth St
Charleston, WV 25311

 (304) 348-7770

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 55 West Virginia districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 23,085

Primary Schools: 39
Middle Schools: 12
High Schools: 10
Alternative Schools: 1
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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