Alban Elementary School

2030 Harrison Avenue
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 253 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alban Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50% in WV
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alban Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

School Overview

Alban Elementary School's student population of 253 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
253 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alban Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alban Elementary School is 0.33, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#290 out of 627 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alban Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alban Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alban Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alban Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Alban Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Alban Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alban Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alban Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
81%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alban Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alban Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alban Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Alban Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alban Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alban Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alban Elementary School's ranking?
Alban Elementary School is ranked #290 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Alban Elementary School often compared to?
Alban Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, George C. Weimer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Alban Elementary School?
253 students attend Alban Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Alban Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alban Elementary School?
Alban Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alban Elementary School offer ?
Alban Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alban Elementary School part of?
Alban Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 253 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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