Andrews Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Andrews Heights Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Tornado, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 263 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution within the Kanawha County Schools district, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in academic performance.

Andrews Heights Elementary School has maintained a strong academic record, with 75% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 52.1% for the district and 53.2% for the state. The school's performance in English Language Arts is also impressive, with 57.1% of 3rd-grade students and 54.6% of 4th-grade students scoring proficient or better, surpassing the district and state averages. Additionally, the school's 5th-grade Science proficiency rate of 29.8% is higher than the district (29.1%) and state (32.3%) averages. This consistent academic excellence is reflected in the school's ranking, as it has consistently placed in the top 25% of West Virginia elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

When compared to nearby schools in the Kanawha County Schools district, such as Dunbar Intermediate Center, Bridgeview Elementary School, and Nitro Elementary School, Andrews Heights Elementary School stands out as a top-performing institution. The school's academic performance, ranking, and rating are significantly higher than those of the nearby schools, making it a desirable choice for families in the area seeking a high-quality educational experience for their children.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 7776 Coal River Rd
       Tornado, WV  25202-8081


(304) 722-0232

District: Kanawha County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
89th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,969 Help


Students who attend Andrews Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Hayes Middle School
High:    Saint Albans High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.7%
Two or more races:
2.7%
African American:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Andrews Heights Elementary School ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 7th 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 68.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), two or more races (2.7%), African American (1.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Andrews Heights Elementary School is 15.4. 21 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Andrews Heights Elementary School is $11,969. 36 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Andrews Heights Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Andrews Heights Elementary School 89th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Andrews Heights Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Andrews Heights Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Andrews Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 51.67 208th 420 50.5%
2010 53.07 178th 427 58.3%
2011 56.97 152nd 426 64.3%
2012 71.67 72nd 426 83.1%
2013 59.41 143rd 428 66.6%
2014 62.96 115th 422 72.7%
2015 64.38 102nd 408 75.0%
2016 54.19 175th 402 56.5%
2017 52.14 193rd 399 51.6%
2018 75.20 72nd 392 81.6%
2019 54.35 159th 383 58.5%
2021 48.08 183rd 380 51.8%
2022 76.29 58th 375 84.5%
2023 67.02 99th 368 73.1%
2024 68.92 89th 368 75.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Andrews Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 95.92 1st 218 99.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Andrews Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.85 63rd 377 83.3%
2018 82.45 18th 258 93.0%
2023 80.16 24th 180 86.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Andrews Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 56.82 149th 382 61.0%
2018 71.05 65th 368 82.3%
2021 61.36 85th 335 74.6%
2022 84.48 19th 347 94.5%
2023 81.02 30th 333 91.0%
2024 80.26 33rd 336 90.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Andrews Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.69 236th 381 38.1%
2018 59.65 132nd 366 63.9%
2019 59.17 122nd 339 64.0%
2021 53.92 124th 322 61.5%
2022 71.96 69th 325 78.8%
2023 49.17 155th 317 51.1%
2024 55.47 128th 316 59.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Andrews Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.40 91st 146 37.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Andrews Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.58 133rd 382 65.2%
2018 80.68 41st 364 88.7%
2019 48.72 164th 338 51.5%
2021 41.71 195th 333 41.4%
2022 76.63 41st 330 87.6%
2023 77.20 48th 322 85.1%
2024 70.40 65th 325 80.0%
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Rank History for White students at Andrews Heights Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 50.12 192nd 382 49.7%
2018 75.02 70th 374 81.3%
2019 54.27 155th 373 58.4%
2021 51.52 162nd 376 56.9%
2022 75.40 63rd 373 83.1%
2023 67.30 96th 366 73.8%
2024 67.45 94th 367 74.4%
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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.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Saturday, November 21, 2009

Open Quote Most of the students at this school are from disadvantaged backgrounds. Violence is rampant and my children view a successful day as one they make it through without being physically assaulted. One of my sons lost a tooth to violence at Andrews Heights and my daughter carries emotional scars that I fear will be with her for a lifetime. Unfortunately, with the economy in free-fall, we're stuck here. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, September 18, 2009

Open Quote My child attends class in a dilapidated house trailer parked next to the school. The trailer is full of mold and the teachers who are forced to work under these conditions are demoralized. The situation is terrible, but the county board of education says there's nothing they can do to improve conditions at the school. This, despite the board building brand new schools in other communities. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Andrews Heights 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 242 242
1990 233 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1991 225 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1992 215 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1993 208 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 210
1994 200 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 203
1995 203 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 205
1996 203 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 205
1997 208 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 210
1998 207 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 209
1999 213 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 215
2000 222 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 224
2001 221 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2002 326 8 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2003 326 8 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 342
2004 315 5 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2005 315 5 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2006 321 8 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2007 349 9 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 361
2008 324 8 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2009 359 11 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2010 345 13 1 2 1 0 4 0 366
2011 322 7 0 2 1 0 7 0 339
2012 311 0 2 3 1 0 5 0 322
2013 305 0 3 2 0 0 9 0 319
2014 295 2 0 2 0 0 9 0 308
2015 282 1 1 3 0 0 12 0 299
2016 288 3 0 1 0 0 13 0 305
2017 296 4 0 3 0 0 9 0 312
2018 283 7 0 1 0 0 7 0 298
2019 301 5 0 0 0 0 11 0 317
2020 288 7 0 1 0 0 12 0 308
2021 264 7 0 1 0 0 13 0 285
2022 244 8 0 1 0 0 8 0 261
2023 249 5 0 2 0 0 7 0 263

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 Andrews Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 242 13.0 18.6 n/a
1990 234 12.0 19.5 33.8
1991 227 12.0 18.9 29.5
1992 215 12.0 17.9 30.7
1993 210 11.7 17.9 31.9
1994 203 12.0 16.9 27.6
1995 205 12.5 16.4 34.6
1996 205 12.5 16.4 34.6
1997 210 15.5 13.5 33.3
1998 209 14.0 14.9 37.8
1999 215 11.5 18.7 43.3
2000 224 12.5 17.9 40.6
2001 225 12.5 18.0 44
2002 342 19.5 17.5 38.3
2003 342 19.5 17.5 38.3
2004 327 16.5 19.8 48.6
2005 327 16.5 19.8 49.5
2006 335 17.0 19.7 45.1
2007 361 20.0 18.1 51
2008 335 18.0 18.6 52.5
2009 373 19.0 19.6 52.3
2010 366 20.0 18.3 56.3
2011 339 22.5 15.0 50.7
2012 322 20.0 16.1 50.3
2013 319 18.6 17.1 57.4
2014 308 17.6 17.5 n/a
2015 299 17.0 17.5 45.2
2016 305 19.0 16.0 46.6
2017 312 18.6 16.7 44.6
2018 298 18.6 16.0 49.7
2019 317 18.6 17.0 54.9
2020 308 18.5 16.6 56.5
2021 285 17.5 16.2 55.4
2022 261 15.0 17.4 n/a
2023 263 17.0 15.4 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 Andrews Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 242 13.0 18.6 n/a
1990 234 12.0 19.5 33.8
1991 227 12.0 18.9 29.5
1992 215 12.0 17.9 30.7
1993 210 11.7 17.9 31.9
1994 203 12.0 16.9 27.6
1995 205 12.5 16.4 34.6
1996 205 12.5 16.4 34.6
1997 210 15.5 13.5 33.3
1998 209 14.0 14.9 37.8
1999 215 11.5 18.7 43.3
2000 224 12.5 17.9 40.6
2001 225 12.5 18.0 44
2002 342 19.5 17.5 38.3
2003 342 19.5 17.5 38.3
2004 327 16.5 19.8 48.6
2005 327 16.5 19.8 49.5
2006 335 17.0 19.7 45.1
2007 361 20.0 18.1 51
2008 335 18.0 18.6 52.5
2009 373 19.0 19.6 52.3
2010 366 20.0 18.3 56.3
2011 339 22.5 15.0 50.7
2012 322 20.0 16.1 50.3
2013 319 18.6 17.1 57.4
2014 308 17.6 17.5 n/a
2015 299 17.0 17.5 45.2
2016 305 19.0 16.0 46.6
2017 312 18.6 16.7 44.6
2018 298 18.6 16.0 49.7
2019 317 18.6 17.0 54.9
2020 308 18.5 16.6 56.5
2021 285 17.5 16.2 55.4
2022 261 15.0 17.4 n/a
2023 263 17.0 15.4 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 Andrews Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,148 (9.6%) $10,820 (90.4%) $11,968

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Andrews Heights Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 159th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 99th of 368 Elementary schools
 14.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Andrews Heights Elementary School)46.274.2
 28.1%
   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 (Andrews Heights Elementary School)28.248.4
 20.2%
   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 (Andrews Heights Elementary School)52.963
 10.1%
   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 (Andrews Heights Elementary School)58.834.8
 24%
   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 (Andrews Heights Elementary School)5147.6
 3.4%
   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 (Andrews Heights Elementary School)58.854.8
 4%
   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 (Andrews Heights Elementary School)33.331
 2.3%
   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 Students317263
 17%
African American55
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic02
Pacific Islander00
White301249
 17.3%
Two or More Races117
 36.4%


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Students who attend Andrews Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hayes Middle School
High : Saint Albans High School

Andrews Heights Elementary School ranks 89th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Andrews Heights Elementary School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Andrews Heights Elementary 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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