Summary:
The 26142 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Kanawha Elementary School, which serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 260 students. This high-performing school has consistently ranked among the top 44-39 elementary schools in West Virginia, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Kanawha Elementary School's academic performance is particularly strong in the upper elementary grades, with proficiency rates in mathematics, English Language Arts (ELA), and science that generally exceed the county and state averages. However, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates in mathematics and ELA are lower than the county and state averages, suggesting a potential area for improvement. The school's predominantly white student population (95.77%) may also warrant further investigation into the school's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
Despite its academic strengths, Kanawha Elementary School's relatively high spending per student ($13,743) and low student-teacher ratio (13.1) suggest that the school is well-resourced, which may contribute to its success. Overall, Wood County Schools can be proud of Kanawha Elementary School's performance, but the district may also want to explore ways to address the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates and ensure equitable opportunities for all students.
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