Nitro Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Nitro, West Virginia 25143 · Kanawha County Schools
#93 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#15618 of 50,301 nationally
About Nitro Elementary School
Nitro Elementary School is a public elementary located in Nitro, in the Kanawha County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 377 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 63.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 93rd of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (59th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 377.
There are 3 schools in Nitro; Nitro Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
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 Nitro Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nitro Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Nitro High School
Nitro · Public high · Grades 9–12
818 students · 421 m away
Anne Bailey Elementary School
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
221 students · 2.6 km away
Rock Branch Elementary School
Nitro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
187 students · 3.5 km away
Central Elementary School
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students · 4.3 km away
Cross Lanes Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
294 students · 4.5 km away
Alban Elementary School
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 4.6 km away
Poca High School
Poca · Public high · Grades 9–12
410 students · 4.7 km away
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
488 students · 5.0 km away
Saint Albans High School
Saint Albans · Public high · Grades 9–12
882 students · 5.2 km away
Hayes Middle School
Saint Albans · Public middle · Grades 6–8
464 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Wright Denny Intermediate School
Charles Town · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
376 students
Alban Elementary School
Saint Albans · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Overbrook Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
375 students
Spring Hill Elementary School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
Explorer Academy
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Skyview Elementary School
Morgantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
373 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nitro Elementary School a good school?
Nitro Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 63.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #93 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 Nitro Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Nitro Elementary School ranks #93 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #15618 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nitro Elementary School?
Nitro Elementary School had 377 students in 2025.
Is Nitro Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Nitro Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nitro Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nitro Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.