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 290 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 16:1 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 11% (majority Black).
Serving 213 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 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
290 students
213 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
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
36
20
Kindergarten Students
44
25
Grade 1 Students
45
32
Grade 2 Students
42
32
Grade 3 Students
39
39
Grade 4 Students
44
30
Grade 5 Students
40
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
15%
17%
% White
73%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
11%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
