Ruffner Elementary School

Summary:

Ruffner Elementary School is a public elementary school in Charleston, West Virginia, serving around 290 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.

Ruffner Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its academic performance, with its statewide ranking ranging from a high of 38th out of 399 West Virginia elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 203rd out of 375 in 2021-2022. In the 2023-2024 school year, Ruffner's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts are generally lower than the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia state averages, particularly in 5th grade. The school's performance for students with low socioeconomic status has been relatively low, ranking 270th out of 336 West Virginia elementary schools in 2023-2024 with a 1-star rating.

Compared to nearby schools, Overbrook Elementary School consistently outperforms Ruffner in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings, with a 5-star rating in 2023-2024. In contrast, schools like Mary C. Snow West Side Elementary and Edgewood Elementary, both within a 4-mile radius of Ruffner, have significantly lower academic performance and statewide rankings. Ruffner's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American and multi-racial students, may present both opportunities and challenges for the school in addressing the unique needs of its student body.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 809 Litz Dr
       Charleston, WV  25311-1321


(304) 348-1130

District: Kanawha County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,538 Help


Students who attend Ruffner Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    West Side Middle School
High:    Capital High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  281

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.0%
African American:
12.8%
Two or more races:
12.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Compare Details Ruffner Elementary School ranks worse than 51.4% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 15th 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 47.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ruffner Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (73%), African American (12.8%), two or more races (12.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ruffner Elementary School is 15.1. 38 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 Ruffner Elementary School is $12,538. 24 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ruffner Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ruffner Elementary School 189th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Ruffner 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 Ruffner Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Ruffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 54.18 189th 420 55.0%
2010 52.24 185th 427 56.7%
2011 37.91 294th 426 31.0%
2012 33.46 323rd 426 24.2%
2013 30.96 346th 428 19.2%
2014 52.87 174th 422 58.8%
2015 65.32 96th 408 76.5%
2016 69.99 80th 402 80.1%
2017 84.35 38th 399 90.5%
2018 70.74 97th 392 75.3%
2019 57.07 146th 383 61.9%
2021 63.09 110th 380 71.1%
2022 44.54 203rd 375 45.9%
2023 47.67 187th 368 49.2%
2024 47.25 189th 368 48.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ruffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 55.54 77th 218 64.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ruffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.59 33rd 377 91.2%
2018 61.49 64th 258 75.2%
2023 44.76 102nd 180 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ruffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 87.76 21st 382 94.5%
2018 57.85 131st 368 64.4%
2021 77.45 29th 335 91.3%
2022 38.11 233rd 347 32.9%
2023 43.79 192nd 333 42.3%
2024 29.61 270th 336 19.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ruffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 73.13 61st 381 84.0%
2018 73.38 69th 366 81.1%
2019 71.60 70th 339 79.4%
2021 48.89 148th 322 54.0%
2022 35.93 225th 325 30.8%
2023 37.12 214th 317 32.5%
2024 43.36 191st 316 39.6%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Ruffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 85.03 23rd 382 94.0%
2018 64.63 110th 364 69.8%
2019 40.68 205th 338 39.3%
2021 75.91 49th 333 85.3%
2022 52.32 137th 330 58.5%
2023 53.53 132nd 322 59.0%
2024 47.33 173rd 325 46.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ruffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.39 16th 75 78.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Ruffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.98 24th 187 87.2%
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Rank History for White students at Ruffner Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 83.58 41st 382 89.3%
2018 74.21 77th 374 79.4%
2019 65.08 108th 373 71.0%
2021 62.35 104th 376 72.3%
2022 44.84 200th 373 46.4%
2023 43.66 205th 366 44.0%
2024 51.00 170th 367 53.7%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for White Students!

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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by a teacher
Sunday, January 23, 2022

Open Quote Absolutely amazing school! I am the school counselor and have been for almost 10 years! By far the most caring, loving staff anywhere! My 7 year old daughter also comes to school with me so I know from a parent side as well! The teachers and staff go above and beyond for our kiddos! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ruffner 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 255 255
1990 187 69 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1991 169 55 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1992 181 58 9 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
1993 184 61 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1994 173 67 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1995 169 65 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1996 169 65 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 243
1997 162 61 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1998 159 55 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1999 146 53 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2000 167 55 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2001 143 43 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2002 162 45 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2003 162 45 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2004 271 41 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 320
2005 257 47 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2006 296 51 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2007 303 31 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2008 312 39 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 320 42 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2010 283 54 2 4 1 0 1 0 345
2011 295 66 3 0 2 0 2 0 368
2012 319 57 2 1 1 0 3 0 383
2013 299 54 2 1 1 0 6 0 363
2014 290 49 3 1 0 0 14 0 357
2015 259 41 2 1 1 0 13 0 317
2016 231 48 4 1 1 0 10 0 295
2017 231 39 5 1 1 0 17 0 294
2018 227 38 2 1 1 0 17 0 286
2019 226 38 2 3 0 0 19 0 288
2020 215 25 2 4 0 1 19 0 266
2021 214 22 2 4 0 2 24 0 268
2022 198 36 3 3 0 1 23 0 264
2023 211 44 5 3 0 2 25 0 290
2024 205 36 3 1 0 2 34 0 281

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 Ruffner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 255 18.0 14.1 n/a
1990 261 17.0 15.3 39.5
1991 235 19.0 12.3 43.4
1992 250 17.0 14.7 41.6
1993 259 16.0 16.2 44
1994 258 16.0 16.1 44.6
1995 243 16.5 14.7 44
1996 243 16.5 14.7 44
1997 230 17.5 13.1 43
1998 226 19.5 11.6 46.9
1999 213 17.5 12.2 57.7
2000 235 15.0 15.7 59.1
2001 192 15.5 12.4 53.6
2002 214 15.5 13.8 54.7
2003 214 15.5 13.8 54.7
2004 320 21.5 14.9 58.1
2005 312 21.5 14.5 56.7
2006 349 21.5 16.2 54.2
2007 337 23.0 14.7 61.7
2008 352 20.0 17.6 64.2
2009 364 22.0 16.5 62.4
2010 345 24.0 14.3 64.3
2011 368 26.2 14.0 60.9
2012 383 23.0 16.6 52.5
2013 363 22.0 16.5 59
2014 357 22.0 16.2 n/a
2015 317 19.0 16.6 41
2016 295 19.0 15.5 46.1
2017 294 19.0 15.4 37.8
2018 286 20.0 14.3 52.4
2019 288 20.0 14.4 56.9
2020 266 19.5 13.6 61.7
2021 268 20.0 13.4 54.5
2022 264 18.5 14.2 n/a
2023 290 17.5 16.5 n/a
2024 281 18.5 15.1 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 Ruffner Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 255 18.0 14.1 n/a
1990 261 17.0 15.3 39.5
1991 235 19.0 12.3 43.4
1992 250 17.0 14.7 41.6
1993 259 16.0 16.2 44
1994 258 16.0 16.1 44.6
1995 243 16.5 14.7 44
1996 243 16.5 14.7 44
1997 230 17.5 13.1 43
1998 226 19.5 11.6 46.9
1999 213 17.5 12.2 57.7
2000 235 15.0 15.7 59.1
2001 192 15.5 12.4 53.6
2002 214 15.5 13.8 54.7
2003 214 15.5 13.8 54.7
2004 320 21.5 14.9 58.1
2005 312 21.5 14.5 56.7
2006 349 21.5 16.2 54.2
2007 337 23.0 14.7 61.7
2008 352 20.0 17.6 64.2
2009 364 22.0 16.5 62.4
2010 345 24.0 14.3 64.3
2011 368 26.2 14.0 60.9
2012 383 23.0 16.6 52.5
2013 363 22.0 16.5 59
2014 357 22.0 16.2 n/a
2015 317 19.0 16.6 41
2016 295 19.0 15.5 46.1
2017 294 19.0 15.4 37.8
2018 286 20.0 14.3 52.4
2019 288 20.0 14.4 56.9
2020 266 19.5 13.6 61.7
2021 268 20.0 13.4 54.5
2022 264 18.5 14.2 n/a
2023 290 17.5 16.5 n/a
2024 281 18.5 15.1 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 Ruffner Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,415 (11.3%) $11,122 (88.7%) $12,538

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ruffner Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 146th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 187th of 368 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ruffner Elementary School)42.254.2
 12%
   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 (Ruffner Elementary School)42.251
 8.8%
   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 (Ruffner Elementary School)52.533.3
 19.2%
   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 (Ruffner Elementary School)48.726.2
 22.5%
   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 (Ruffner Elementary School)48.733.3
 15.4%
   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 (Ruffner Elementary School)56.748.5
 8.2%
   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 (Ruffner Elementary School)45.936.4
 9.5%
   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 Students288290
 0.7%
African American3844
 15.8%
American Indian00
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander02
White226211
 6.6%
Two or More Races1925
 31.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ruffner Elementary School

Ruffner Elementary School ranks 189th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 281 students attended Ruffner Elementary School.

Students at Ruffner Elementary School are 73% White, 13% African American, 12% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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

Middle : West Side Middle School
High : Capital 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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