Elk Elementary Center

Summary:

Elk Elementary Center is a public elementary school in Charleston, West Virginia, serving 491 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Kanawha County Schools district, which is ranked 30 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elk Elementary Center stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, where 75% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 52.1% for the district and 53.2% for the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14 to 15.6 students per teacher over the past few years. However, Elk Elementary Center's ranking and rating have declined over the years, from a high of 88 out of 392 West Virginia elementary schools and a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a ranking of 212 out of 368 and a 2-star rating in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic excellence.

While Elk Elementary Center generally outperforms the district and state, some nearby schools, such as Mary Ingles Elementary School and Shoals Elementary School, have shown stronger academic performance in certain grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Elk Elementary Center to learn from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing neighbors and continue to support the success of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3320 Pennsylvania Ave
       Charleston, WV  25302-4632


(304) 348-7776

District: Kanawha County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
212th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,883 Help


Students who attend Elk Elementary Center usually attend:

Middle:    Elkview Middle School
High:    Herbert Hoover High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  491

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.5%
Two or more races:
2.2%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elk Elementary Center ranks worse than 57.6% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 19th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Elk Elementary Center has the largest elementary school student body size in the Kanawha County Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (96.5%), two or more races (2.2%), African American (1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elk Elementary Center is 14.6, which is the 17th best among 41 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elk Elementary Center is $12,883, which is the 19th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elk Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Elementary Center 212th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Elk Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

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Kanawha County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kanawha County Schools 30th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elk Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at Elk Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 46.66 245th 420 41.7%
2010 48.71 219th 427 48.7%
2011 39.07 282nd 426 33.8%
2012 48.46 210th 426 50.7%
2013 39.07 286th 428 33.2%
2014 49.36 201st 422 52.4%
2015 54.89 168th 408 58.8%
2016 45.28 234th 402 41.8%
2017 64.96 116th 399 70.9%
2018 72.31 88th 392 77.6%
2019 65.54 107th 383 72.1%
2021 53.23 153rd 380 59.7%
2022 49.48 175th 375 53.3%
2023 45.73 196th 368 46.7%
2024 44.00 212th 368 42.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Elk Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.73 53rd 218 75.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Elk Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.42 90th 377 76.1%
2018 73.27 32nd 258 87.6%
2019 49.78 73rd 185 60.5%
2023 38.74 118th 180 34.4%
2024 48.63 84th 183 54.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Elk Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 69.53 85th 382 77.7%
2018 73.11 58th 368 84.2%
2021 56.18 110th 335 67.2%
2022 58.80 106th 347 69.5%
2023 49.57 159th 333 52.3%
2024 51.64 149th 336 55.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Elk Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.48 73rd 381 80.8%
2018 71.30 74th 366 79.8%
2019 63.14 104th 339 69.3%
2021 58.98 107th 322 66.8%
2022 45.54 176th 325 45.8%
2023 43.13 183rd 317 42.3%
2024 47.32 167th 316 47.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Elk Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.09 30th 146 79.5%
2022 53.05 56th 154 63.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Elk Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 49.19 190th 382 50.3%
2018 65.44 103rd 364 71.7%
2019 61.55 111th 338 67.2%
2021 48.88 156th 333 53.2%
2022 51.38 141st 330 57.3%
2023 46.63 163rd 322 49.4%
2024 42.17 198th 325 39.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Elk Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 94.76 1st 156 99.4%
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Rank History for White students at Elk Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.29 117th 382 69.4%
2018 69.76 98th 374 73.8%
2019 64.28 112th 373 70.0%
2021 53.29 150th 376 60.1%
2022 48.71 176th 373 52.8%
2023 46.42 193rd 366 47.3%
2024 43.16 216th 367 41.1%
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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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elk Elementary Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 587 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 588
1994 630 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 631
1995 577 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1996 577 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1997 584 7 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1998 593 11 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 530 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2000 508 7 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2001 550 7 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2002 576 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2003 576 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2004 547 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2005 573 3 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2006 565 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 573
2007 589 8 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2008 618 12 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2009 606 8 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 612 4 1 4 0 0 0 0 621
2011 612 6 0 4 0 0 0 0 622
2012 606 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 615
2013 612 3 0 4 1 0 3 0 623
2014 589 3 0 1 0 0 2 0 595
2015 538 2 0 1 0 0 2 0 543
2016 516 0 1 2 0 0 7 0 526
2017 501 1 1 2 0 0 9 0 514
2018 519 5 3 1 0 0 13 0 541
2019 494 5 2 0 0 0 15 0 516
2020 496 3 2 1 1 1 14 0 518
2021 497 2 3 0 0 0 11 0 513
2022 472 6 3 0 0 0 13 0 494
2023 474 5 1 0 0 0 11 0 491

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 Elk Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 588 38.0 15.5 38.4
1994 631 38.0 16.6 39.6
1995 581 32.0 18.2 41.1
1996 581 32.0 18.2 41.1
1997 591 34.0 17.4 37.1
1998 605 32.0 18.9 39.3
1999 539 34.0 15.9 54
2000 517 30.5 17.0 52.6
2001 561 31.5 17.8 47.4
2002 581 31.0 18.7 46.5
2003 581 31.0 18.7 46.5
2004 555 32.0 17.3 52.1
2005 582 29.0 20.1 50.7
2006 573 34.0 16.9 41.9
2007 601 33.0 18.2 55.2
2008 635 33.0 19.2 53.4
2009 618 36.5 16.9 51.6
2010 621 37.0 16.7 56.5
2011 622 32.9 18.8 56.9
2012 615 35.5 17.3 53.8
2013 623 37.0 16.8 58.3
2014 595 39.5 15.0 n/a
2015 543 40.0 13.5 45.3
2016 526 36.0 14.6 47.3
2017 514 33.5 15.3 44.2
2018 541 35.5 15.2 53.8
2019 516 35.5 14.5 51
2020 518 34.0 15.2 50.8
2021 513 36.5 14.0 53.6
2022 494 31.5 15.6 n/a
2023 491 33.5 14.6 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 Elk Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 588 38.0 15.5 38.4
1994 631 38.0 16.6 39.6
1995 581 32.0 18.2 41.1
1996 581 32.0 18.2 41.1
1997 591 34.0 17.4 37.1
1998 605 32.0 18.9 39.3
1999 539 34.0 15.9 54
2000 517 30.5 17.0 52.6
2001 561 31.5 17.8 47.4
2002 581 31.0 18.7 46.5
2003 581 31.0 18.7 46.5
2004 555 32.0 17.3 52.1
2005 582 29.0 20.1 50.7
2006 573 34.0 16.9 41.9
2007 601 33.0 18.2 55.2
2008 635 33.0 19.2 53.4
2009 618 36.5 16.9 51.6
2010 621 37.0 16.7 56.5
2011 622 32.9 18.8 56.9
2012 615 35.5 17.3 53.8
2013 623 37.0 16.8 58.3
2014 595 39.5 15.0 n/a
2015 543 40.0 13.5 45.3
2016 526 36.0 14.6 47.3
2017 514 33.5 15.3 44.2
2018 541 35.5 15.2 53.8
2019 516 35.5 14.5 51
2020 518 34.0 15.2 50.8
2021 513 36.5 14.0 53.6
2022 494 31.5 15.6 n/a
2023 491 33.5 14.6 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 Elk Elementary Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,403 (10.9%) $11,480 (89.1%) $12,883

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Elementary Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 107th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 196th of 368 Elementary schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elk Elementary Center)5948.2
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)52.445.6
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elk Elementary Center)65.442.6
 22.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)42.636.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elk Elementary Center)5250
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)51.346.5
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Elementary Center)6042.4
 17.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)49.441.9
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elk Elementary Center)54.130.1
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)44.836.6
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Elementary Center)43.245.2
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)4741.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Elk Elementary Center)35.124.7
 10.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kanawha County Schools)33.125.1
 8%
   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 Students516491
 4.8%
African American55
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White494474
 4%
Two or More Races1511
 26.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Elementary Center

Students at Elk Elementary Center are 97% White, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Elk Elementary Center ranks 212th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 491 students attended Elk Elementary Center.

Students who attend Elk Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Elkview Middle School
High : Herbert Hoover High School


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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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