Kanawha City Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charleston, West Virginia 25304 · Kanawha County Schools
#175 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#22500 of 50,301 nationally
About Kanawha City Elementary School
Kanawha City Elementary School is a public elementary located in Charleston, in the Kanawha County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 242 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 53.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 175th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (49th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 242.
There are 26 schools in Charleston; Kanawha City Elementary School ranks 13th of 25 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)13.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Kanawha City Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Kanawha City Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Horace Mann Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
385 students · 1.0 km away
Chamberlain Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students · 1.8 km away
Ruffner Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students · 2.3 km away
Piedmont Year-Round Education
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
279 students · 3.2 km away
Holz Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students · 4.0 km away
Malden Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students · 4.6 km away
Capital High School
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,051 students · 5.0 km away
George Washington High School
Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,145 students · 5.3 km away
Overbrook Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students · 5.5 km away
John Adams Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
North View Elementary School
Clarksburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Union Elementary School
Buckhannon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
Chapmanville Primary School
Chapmanville · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
241 students
Hollywood Elementary
Beckley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
Melrose Elementary School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
239 students
Lavalette Elementary School
Lavalette · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanawha City Elementary School a good school?
Kanawha City Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 53.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #175 of 390 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Kanawha City Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Kanawha City Elementary School ranks #175 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #22500 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Kanawha City Elementary School?
Kanawha City Elementary School had 242 students in 2025.
Is Kanawha City Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Kanawha City Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Kanawha City Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Kanawha City Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.