Richmond Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Charleston, West Virginia 25309 · Kanawha County Schools
#246 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#27253 of 50,301 nationally
About Richmond Elementary School
Richmond Elementary School is a public elementary located in South Charleston, in the Kanawha County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 213 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 246th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 213.
There are 6 schools in South Charleston; Richmond Elementary School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
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 Richmond Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Richmond Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Charleston High School
South Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students · 1.0 km away
Bridgeview Elementary School
South Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 1.3 km away
Dunbar Intermediate Center
Dunbar · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
232 students · 2.3 km away
WIN Academy at BVCTC
South Charleston · Charter high · Grades 11–12
34 students · 2.5 km away
Ruthlawn Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students · 2.6 km away
Dunbar Primary Center
Dunbar · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
271 students · 3.2 km away
Dunbar Middle School
Dunbar · Public middle · Grades 6–8
325 students · 3.5 km away
Montrose Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students · 3.6 km away
Kenna Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students · 3.7 km away
South Charleston Middle School
South Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Bradshaw Elementary School
Bradshaw · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
214 students
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
Elkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
212 students
Panther Creek Elementary School
Nettie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students
Creed Collins Elementary
Pennsboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
211 students
Bedington Elementary School
Martinsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
216 students
Ravenswood Grade School
Ravenswood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
216 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Richmond Elementary School a good school?
Richmond Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 46.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #246 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 Richmond Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Richmond Elementary School ranks #246 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #27253 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Richmond Elementary School?
Richmond Elementary School had 213 students in 2025.
Is Richmond Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Richmond Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Richmond Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Richmond Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.