Kenna Elementary School

Summary:

Kenna Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kenna, West Virginia, serving 238 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Jackson County Schools district, which is ranked 3 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Kenna Elementary has shown strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, with 63.9% of 3rd graders, 66.7% of 4th graders, and 31.6% of 5th graders proficient or better on the WV Assessment/Mathematics. This places the school in the top 25% of elementary schools in West Virginia, with a statewide ranking of 95 out of 368 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 12.7 over the past three years, which is lower than nearby schools like Ripley Elementary and Fairplain Elementary.

While Kenna Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with over 98% of students identifying as white, the school's performance has fluctuated over the years, and analyzing trends for specific student subgroups could help address any achievement gaps. Compared to nearby schools, Kenna Elementary generally performs well in mathematics and English Language Arts assessments, particularly in the upper elementary grades, but lags behind in science assessments. Exploring ways to promote greater racial diversity and support student subgroups could be areas for the school to consider for further improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 275 Business Park Dr
       Kenna, WV  25248-1200


(304) 372-2262

District: Jackson County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
95th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,380 Help


Students who attend Kenna Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ripley Middle School
High:    Ripley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  238

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.7%
Two or more races:
0.8%
African American:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kenna Elementary School ranks better than 74.2% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Jackson County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.05. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (98.7%), two or more races (0.8%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kenna Elementary School is 12.4. 6 elementary schools in the Jackson County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kenna Elementary School is $12,380. 4 elementary schools in the Jackson County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kenna Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kenna Elementary School 95th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Kenna Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Jackson County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Jackson County Schools 3rd of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kenna Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kenna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 61.57 138th 420 67.1%
2010 67.61 93rd 427 78.2%
2011 62.88 117th 426 72.5%
2012 64.94 103rd 426 75.8%
2013 71.21 74th 428 82.7%
2014 57.18 142nd 422 66.4%
2015 62.97 110th 408 73.0%
2016 60.67 134th 402 66.7%
2017 45.73 229th 399 42.6%
2018 57.61 153rd 392 61.0%
2019 67.83 98th 383 74.4%
2021 80.03 48th 380 87.4%
2022 57.55 137th 375 63.5%
2023 68.80 88th 368 76.1%
2024 67.05 95th 368 74.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kenna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 24.50 192nd 218 11.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kenna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.41 48th 377 87.3%
2018 54.00 96th 258 62.8%
2019 36.69 120th 185 35.1%
2023 49.81 91st 180 49.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kenna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 51.16 178th 382 53.4%
2018 70.08 70th 368 81.0%
2021 69.92 57th 335 83.0%
2022 55.98 125th 347 64.0%
2023 60.99 92nd 333 72.4%
2024 61.37 96th 336 71.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Kenna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.37 187th 381 50.9%
2018 49.38 189th 366 48.4%
2019 63.39 102nd 339 69.9%
2021 89.78 16th 322 95.0%
2022 49.42 152nd 325 53.2%
2023 65.02 87th 317 72.6%
2024 58.45 115th 316 63.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Kenna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 44.08 219th 382 42.7%
2018 65.40 105th 364 71.2%
2019 61.36 114th 338 66.3%
2021 74.05 52nd 333 84.4%
2022 61.14 98th 330 70.3%
2023 68.64 72nd 322 77.6%
2024 60.90 101st 325 68.9%
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Rank History for White students at Kenna Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.87 217th 382 43.2%
2018 56.66 149th 374 60.2%
2019 68.25 92nd 373 75.3%
2021 79.58 49th 376 87.0%
2022 56.72 138th 373 63.0%
2023 67.16 97th 366 73.5%
2024 65.51 99th 367 73.0%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Kenna Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kenna Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 299 299
1990 291 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1991 272 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1992 295 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1993 305 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 301 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1995 313 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1996 313 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1997 297 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1998 310 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1999 327 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2000 306 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2001 294 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2002 304 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2003 304 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2004 299 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 302 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 306
2006 319 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2007 341 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2008 362 4 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2009 368 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 372
2010 369 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 376
2011 338 3 1 2 0 0 0 0 344
2012 349 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 354
2013 349 0 1 2 2 1 0 0 355
2014 328 1 1 2 2 1 4 0 339
2015 324 2 1 2 2 0 3 0 334
2016 290 2 1 2 1 0 4 0 300
2017 286 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 291
2018 280 2 0 2 0 0 2 0 286
2019 274 1 0 1 0 0 5 0 281
2020 262 1 0 0 0 0 3 0 266
2021 230 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 231
2022 231 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 233
2023 235 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 238

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kenna Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 299 20.9 14.3 n/a
1990 291 19.4 15.0 41.2
1991 272 19.0 14.3 41.2
1992 297 19.0 15.6 46.5
1993 307 16.0 19.2 46.9
1994 303 17.6 17.2 41.6
1995 314 18.9 16.6 41.4
1996 314 18.9 16.6 41.4
1997 297 19.6 15.2 38
1998 311 20.2 15.4 36
1999 330 20.1 16.4 43.9
2000 309 19.7 15.7 41.4
2001 297 18.5 16.1 38.4
2002 306 20.5 14.9 45.4
2003 306 20.5 14.9 45.4
2004 301 19.7 15.3 46.5
2005 306 20.2 15.1 44.1
2006 325 21.7 15.0 42.5
2007 346 21.7 15.9 45.4
2008 367 20.9 17.6 44.1
2009 372 22.5 16.5 38.2
2010 376 22.3 16.8 46.3
2011 344 21.1 16.2 45.3
2012 354 23.4 15.1 48.3
2013 355 25.5 13.8 51
2014 339 22.3 15.2 n/a
2015 334 23.0 14.5 36.8
2016 300 22.0 13.6 41.3
2017 291 18.5 15.6 36.1
2018 286 18.4 15.5 48.3
2019 281 18.4 15.2 43.4
2020 266 18.6 14.2 45.9
2021 231 18.1 12.7 43.3
2022 233 19.1 12.1 n/a
2023 238 19.1 12.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kenna Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 299 20.9 14.3 n/a
1990 291 19.4 15.0 41.2
1991 272 19.0 14.3 41.2
1992 297 19.0 15.6 46.5
1993 307 16.0 19.2 46.9
1994 303 17.6 17.2 41.6
1995 314 18.9 16.6 41.4
1996 314 18.9 16.6 41.4
1997 297 19.6 15.2 38
1998 311 20.2 15.4 36
1999 330 20.1 16.4 43.9
2000 309 19.7 15.7 41.4
2001 297 18.5 16.1 38.4
2002 306 20.5 14.9 45.4
2003 306 20.5 14.9 45.4
2004 301 19.7 15.3 46.5
2005 306 20.2 15.1 44.1
2006 325 21.7 15.0 42.5
2007 346 21.7 15.9 45.4
2008 367 20.9 17.6 44.1
2009 372 22.5 16.5 38.2
2010 376 22.3 16.8 46.3
2011 344 21.1 16.2 45.3
2012 354 23.4 15.1 48.3
2013 355 25.5 13.8 51
2014 339 22.3 15.2 n/a
2015 334 23.0 14.5 36.8
2016 300 22.0 13.6 41.3
2017 291 18.5 15.6 36.1
2018 286 18.4 15.5 48.3
2019 281 18.4 15.2 43.4
2020 266 18.6 14.2 45.9
2021 231 18.1 12.7 43.3
2022 233 19.1 12.1 n/a
2023 238 19.1 12.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kenna Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,119 (9.0%) $11,260 (91.0%) $12,380

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kenna Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 98th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 88th of 368 Elementary schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kenna Elementary School)64.763
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Schools)59.163.6
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kenna Elementary School)64.755.6
 9.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Schools)49.450.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kenna Elementary School)59.631.1
 28.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Schools)61.857.3
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kenna Elementary School)53.237.8
 15.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Schools)54.949.2
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kenna Elementary School)33.354.6
 21.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jackson County Schools)50.648.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kenna Elementary School)64.678.8
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jackson County Schools)55.254.7
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Kenna Elementary School)35.445.5
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Jackson County Schools)41.331.9
 9.4%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281238
 15.3%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White274235
 14.2%
Two or More Races52
 60%


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Students who attend Kenna Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ripley Middle School
High : Ripley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 238 students attended Kenna Elementary School.

Kenna Elementary School ranks 95th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Kenna Elementary School are 99% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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