Ruffner Elementary School vs. Chamberlain Elementary School
Should you attend Ruffner Elementary School or Chamberlain 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
Ruffner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Chamberlain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruffner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chamberlain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
281 students
216 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#357 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#263 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
35
39
Kindergarten Students
45
29
Grade 1 Students
43
24
Grade 2 Students
45
37
Grade 3 Students
40
29
Grade 4 Students
31
28
Grade 5 Students
42
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
13%
14%
% White
73%
71%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
12%
9%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
