Kanawha Elementary School vs. Criss Elementary School
Should you attend Kanawha Elementary School or Criss Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kanawha Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Criss Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kanawha Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Criss Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
260 students
247 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#52 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#7 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
31
Kindergarten Students
37
42
Grade 1 Students
34
36
Grade 2 Students
37
30
Grade 3 Students
32
35
Grade 4 Students
44
38
Grade 5 Students
37
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
96%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
