Ruthlawn Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Charleston, West Virginia 25309 · Kanawha County Schools
#83 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#14556 of 50,301 nationally
About Ruthlawn Elementary School
Ruthlawn 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 225 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 83rd of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (66th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (64th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 225.
There are 26 schools in Charleston; Ruthlawn Elementary School ranks 7th of 25 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%)13.2
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 Ruthlawn Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 225
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- 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 Ruthlawn Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Richmond Elementary School
South Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
213 students · 2.6 km away
South Charleston High School
South Charleston · Public high · Grades 9–12
874 students · 3.2 km away
Bridgeview Elementary School
South Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students · 3.7 km away
Kenna Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
180 students · 3.7 km away
WIN Academy at BVCTC
South Charleston · Charter high · Grades 11–12
34 students · 4.0 km away
Dunbar Intermediate Center
Dunbar · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
232 students · 4.6 km away
Montrose Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students · 4.9 km away
John Adams Middle School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
740 students · 5.3 km away
Dunbar Primary Center
Dunbar · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
271 students · 5.3 km away
South Charleston Middle School
South Charleston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students · 5.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Hite Saunders Elementary School
Huntington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
Lumberport Elementary School
Lumberport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
Kenna Elementary School
Kenna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
Chamberlain Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
Middle Creek Elementary School
Triadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
225 students
Montrose Elementary School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ruthlawn Elementary School a good school?
Ruthlawn Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 65.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #83 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 Ruthlawn Elementary School rank in West Virginia?
Ruthlawn Elementary School ranks #83 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #14556 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ruthlawn Elementary School?
Ruthlawn Elementary School had 225 students in 2025.
Is Ruthlawn Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Ruthlawn Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ruthlawn Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ruthlawn Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.