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Richmond Elementary School

Summary:

Richmond Elementary School is a public elementary school located in South Charleston, West Virginia, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 221. The school is part of the Kanawha County Schools district, which is ranked 30th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Richmond Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (64.25%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations, such as Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary with a majority African American student body (50.71%), its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on state assessments, is generally lower than the surrounding schools. In 2023-2024, Richmond's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts were below the Kanawha County and West Virginia averages across all grade levels, with only 8.1% proficiency in 4th grade Math compared to 41.8% for Kanawha County and 47.6% for the state.

Richmond Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom third of West Virginia elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, in contrast to nearby schools like Overbrook Elementary and Kenna Elementary, which have ranked much higher with 5-star and 4-star ratings, respectively. This stark contrast in academic performance and school rankings suggests that there may be opportunities to learn from the practices and strategies employed by these successful schools to improve student outcomes at Richmond Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4620 Spring Hill Ave
       South Charleston, WV  25309-2547

(304) 766-0357

District: Kanawha County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,169 Help


Students who attend Richmond Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Charleston Middle School
High:    South Charleston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  228

Racial breakdown:

White:
64.5%
African American:
17.5%
Two or more races:
17.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70% Help


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Compare Details Richmond Elementary School ranks worse than 81% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 31st 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 26.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Richmond Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (64.5%), African American (17.5%), two or more races (17.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richmond Elementary School is 11.4, which is the 15th 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 Richmond Elementary School is $12,169. 32 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richmond Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Richmond Elementary School 298th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Richmond 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 Richmond Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Richmond Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 64.39 125th 420 70.2%
2010 59.94 122nd 427 71.4%
2011 58.24 140th 426 67.1%
2012 72.32 68th 426 84.0%
2013 63.48 120th 428 72.0%
2014 69.25 81st 422 80.8%
2015 71.41 72nd 408 82.4%
2016 39.82 264th 402 34.3%
2017 32.49 301st 399 24.6%
2018 25.68 332nd 392 15.3%
2019 30.85 287th 383 25.1%
2021 33.32 267th 380 29.7%
2022 36.71 245th 375 34.7%
2023 27.71 296th 368 19.6%
2024 26.76 298th 368 19.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Richmond Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.14 95th 218 56.4%
2018 30.13 23rd 27 14.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richmond Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.70 238th 377 36.9%
2018 30.02 206th 258 20.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richmond Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.23 264th 382 30.9%
2018 29.83 304th 368 17.4%
2021 35.15 248th 335 26.0%
2022 34.40 258th 347 25.6%
2023 26.05 286th 333 14.1%
2024 28.66 276th 336 17.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Richmond Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.60 268th 381 29.7%
2018 25.05 318th 366 13.1%
2019 36.97 230th 339 32.2%
2021 37.05 220th 322 31.7%
2022 41.49 197th 325 39.4%
2023 24.64 272nd 317 14.2%
2024 25.52 270th 316 14.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Richmond Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.26 303rd 382 20.7%
2018 30.28 290th 364 20.3%
2019 28.82 268th 338 20.7%
2021 30.73 255th 333 23.4%
2022 33.06 240th 330 27.3%
2023 31.59 250th 322 22.4%
2024 28.54 258th 325 20.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Richmond Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 37.87 122nd 187 34.8%
2018 12.21 31st 31 0.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richmond Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.09 148th 156 5.1%
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Rank History for White students at Richmond Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.89 244th 382 36.1%
2018 31.56 284th 374 24.1%
2019 37.65 245th 373 34.3%
2021 42.02 215th 376 42.8%
2022 48.47 181st 373 51.5%
2023 37.40 247th 366 32.5%
2024 35.46 259th 367 29.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Richmond 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 272 272
1990 250 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1991 262 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1992 248 14 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1993 257 16 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1994 245 15 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
1995 244 13 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1996 244 13 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1997 235 12 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 232 14 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1999 238 22 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2000 223 29 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2001 220 32 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2002 213 45 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 213 45 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 219 40 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
2005 203 43 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2006 216 52 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 214 55 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2008 216 55 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2009 208 75 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2010 200 80 4 8 0 0 3 0 295
2011 192 72 4 3 0 0 4 0 275
2012 185 62 3 1 0 0 10 0 261
2013 185 52 2 3 0 0 44 0 286
2014 168 41 0 3 0 0 41 0 253
2015 172 46 2 2 1 0 34 0 257
2016 182 48 4 4 0 1 31 0 270
2017 189 43 5 2 0 1 23 0 263
2018 211 41 7 2 0 1 22 0 284
2019 202 41 7 2 0 1 27 0 280
2020 163 48 0 2 0 1 34 0 248
2021 136 44 0 4 0 0 36 0 220
2022 150 47 0 2 0 0 44 0 243
2023 142 39 1 1 1 0 37 0 221
2024 147 40 1 0 1 0 39 0 228

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 Richmond Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 272 17.0 16.0 n/a
1990 263 15.0 17.5 37.6
1991 269 16.0 16.8 38.3
1992 263 15.0 17.5 41.4
1993 276 15.0 18.4 42.4
1994 264 14.0 18.9 42.4
1995 260 16.5 15.8 45.8
1996 260 16.5 15.8 45.8
1997 252 16.5 15.3 38.9
1998 250 14.0 17.9 43.2
1999 264 15.0 17.6 58.3
2000 258 14.5 17.8 52.3
2001 255 14.5 17.6 50.6
2002 262 13.0 20.2 46.9
2003 262 13.0 20.2 46.9
2004 263 13.5 19.5 58.6
2005 253 16.5 15.3 56.1
2006 274 16.0 17.1 55.8
2007 278 17.0 16.4 67.3
2008 280 18.0 15.6 61.8
2009 294 16.5 17.8 65.6
2010 295 20.0 14.7 68.8
2011 275 18.3 15.0 65.1
2012 261 20.5 12.7 63.2
2013 286 17.5 16.3 66.1
2014 253 17.5 14.4 n/a
2015 257 16.0 16.0 58
2016 270 18.0 15.0 55.9
2017 263 17.5 15.0 52.1
2018 284 18.5 15.3 63.4
2019 280 18.5 15.1 65
2020 248 20.0 12.4 73.4
2021 220 17.5 12.5 70
2022 243 16.5 14.7 n/a
2023 221 17.0 13.0 n/a
2024 228 20.0 11.4 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 Richmond Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 272 17.0 16.0 n/a
1990 263 15.0 17.5 37.6
1991 269 16.0 16.8 38.3
1992 263 15.0 17.5 41.4
1993 276 15.0 18.4 42.4
1994 264 14.0 18.9 42.4
1995 260 16.5 15.8 45.8
1996 260 16.5 15.8 45.8
1997 252 16.5 15.3 38.9
1998 250 14.0 17.9 43.2
1999 264 15.0 17.6 58.3
2000 258 14.5 17.8 52.3
2001 255 14.5 17.6 50.6
2002 262 13.0 20.2 46.9
2003 262 13.0 20.2 46.9
2004 263 13.5 19.5 58.6
2005 253 16.5 15.3 56.1
2006 274 16.0 17.1 55.8
2007 278 17.0 16.4 67.3
2008 280 18.0 15.6 61.8
2009 294 16.5 17.8 65.6
2010 295 20.0 14.7 68.8
2011 275 18.3 15.0 65.1
2012 261 20.5 12.7 63.2
2013 286 17.5 16.3 66.1
2014 253 17.5 14.4 n/a
2015 257 16.0 16.0 58
2016 270 18.0 15.0 55.9
2017 263 17.5 15.0 52.1
2018 284 18.5 15.3 63.4
2019 280 18.5 15.1 65
2020 248 20.0 12.4 73.4
2021 220 17.5 12.5 70
2022 243 16.5 14.7 n/a
2023 221 17.0 13.0 n/a
2024 228 20.0 11.4 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 Richmond Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,002 (16.5%) $10,167 (83.5%) $12,169

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richmond Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 287th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 296th of 368 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richmond Elementary School)56.722.5
 34.2%
   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 (Richmond Elementary School)3012.5
 17.5%
   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 (Richmond Elementary School)29.336.7
 7.4%
   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 (Richmond Elementary School)29.333.3
 4%
   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 (Richmond Elementary School)30.637.1
 6.5%
   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 (Richmond Elementary School)47.251.4
 4.2%
   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 (Richmond Elementary School)30.617.1
 13.5%
   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 Students280221
 21.1%
African American4139
 4.9%
American Indian01
Asian71
 85.7%
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White202142
 29.7%
Two or More Races2737
 37%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Richmond Elementary School

Richmond Elementary School ranks in the bottom 19.0% of West Virginia elementary schools.

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

Middle : South Charleston Middle School
High : South Charleston High School

Students at Richmond Elementary School are 64% White, 18% African American, 17% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 228 students attended Richmond Elementary School.


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