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Kanawha County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 39 public preschools serving 9,535 students in Kanawha County Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public pre schools in West Virginia.
Public Preschools in Kanawha County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the West Virginia public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the West Virginia public preschool average of 11% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WV)
# Schools
66 Schools
379 Schools
# Students
23,167 Students
107,090 Students
# Teachers
1,787 Teachers
8,250 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Kanawha County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 57 school districts in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 57 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Graduation Rate
88%
91%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.21
# American Indian Students
20 Students
90 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
251 Students
682 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
262 Students
2,073 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
2%
# Black Students
2,342 Students
4,091 Students
% Black Students
10%
4%
# White Students
18,594 Students
95,121 Students
% White Students
81%
89%
# Hawaiian Students
32 Students
68 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,666 Students
4,965 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,313
14,820
# Students in K Grade:
1,491
16,101
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,508
16,065
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,623
16,527
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,505
13,702
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,482
12,615
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,623
12,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,748
2,029
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,718
1,508
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,736
1,518
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,278
74
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,880
53
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,695
35
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,567
42
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,592 is higher than the state median of $15,963. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,221 is higher than the state median of $15,138. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$408 MM
$3,933 MM
Spending
$422 MM
$3,730 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,592
$15,963
Spending / Student
$18,221
$15,138
Best Kanawha County Schools School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Holz Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1505 Hampton Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-1906
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Kenna Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
198 Eureka Rd
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Charleston, WV 25314
(304) 348-6104
Grades: PK-5
| 180 students
Rank: #33.
Weberwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
732 Gordon Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1924
Grades: PK-5
| 257 students
Rank: #44.
Cross Lanes Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5525 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-2022
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #55.
Ruthlawn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
736 Ruthdale Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 744-9481
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #66.
Montrose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Montrose Dr
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
South Charleston, WV 25303
(304) 348-1930
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #77.
Andrews Heights Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7776 Coal River Rd
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Tornado, WV 25202
(304) 722-0232
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #88.
Shoals Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Dutch Rd
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-1900
Grades: PK-5
| 187 students
Rank: #99.
Midland Trail Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Ferry St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-1823
Grades: PK-5
| 164 students
Rank: #1010.
Mary Ingles Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
559 Big Bottom Hollow Road
Tad, WV 25201
(304) 348-1975
Tad, WV 25201
(304) 348-1975
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #1111.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Helene St
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0226
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #1212.
Elk Elementary Center
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3320 Pennsylvania Ave
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-7776
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4901 Venable Ave
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1969
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Flinn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2006 Mcclure Pkwy
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Charleston, WV 25312
(304) 348-1960
Grades: PK-4
| 420 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Kanawha City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3601 Staunton Ave Se
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Charleston, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
Grades: PK-5
| 217 students
Rank: #1616.
Richmond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4620 Spring Hill Ave
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0357
Grades: PK-5
| 228 students
Rank: #1717.
Cedar Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 John Street
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Cedar Grove, WV 25039
(304) 949-1642
Grades: PK-5
| 163 students
Rank: #1818.
Alban Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2030 Harrison Ave
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0234
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #1919.
Chesapeake Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13620 Maccorkle Ave
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-1121
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Rank: #2020.
Alum Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4540 Brounland Rd
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 348-1935
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
Rank: #2121.
Point Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5312 Big Tyler Rd
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3482
Charleston, WV 25313
(304) 776-3482
Grades: PK-5
| 472 students
Rank: #2222.
Ruffner Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
809 Litz Dr
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Charleston, WV 25311
(304) 348-1130
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #2323.
Anne Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 Winfield Rd
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0230
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #2424.
Belle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 E 6th St
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Belle, WV 25015
(304) 949-2612
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2089 Lakewood Dr
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0200
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0200
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Nitro Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1921 19th St
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Nitro, WV 25143
(304) 755-2451
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2727.
Malden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Salines Dr
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1973
Charleston, WV 25306
(304) 348-1973
Grades: PK-5
| 171 students
Rank: #2828.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 Hawks Rdg
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Charleston, WV 25302
(304) 348-6631
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #2929.
Sissonville Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8324 Sissonville Dr
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 348-1961
Charleston, WV 25320
(304) 348-1961
Grades: PK-4
| 233 students
Rank: #3030.
Marmet Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 94th St
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-2382
Charleston, WV 25315
(304) 949-2382
Grades: PK-5
| 103 students
Rank: #3131.
Bridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Ohio St
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
South Charleston, WV 25309
(304) 766-0383
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #3232.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
959 Woodward Dr
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-1928
Charleston, WV 25387
(304) 348-1928
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
George C. Weimer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3040 Kanawha Ter
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0205
Saint Albans, WV 25177
(304) 722-0205
Grades: PK-5
| 134 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Pratt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Center And Stark Street
Pratt, WV 25162
(304) 949-4838
Pratt, WV 25162
(304) 949-4838
Grades: PK-5
| 147 students
Rank: #3535.
Piedmont Year-round Education
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 Bradford St
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-1910
Charleston, WV 25301
(304) 348-1910
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
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