- ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER reported a higher students per counselor than RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (329.3:1 vs. 262:1).
- ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER reported a higher chronically absent students than RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (125 vs. 77).
- ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER reported a higher violent incidents than RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (33 vs. 12).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER reported a higher chronically absent students than RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (125 vs. 77).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER reported a higher violent incidents than RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (33 vs. 12).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER reported a higher students per counselor than RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (329.3:1 vs. 262:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
9 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER
$14,241.74
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$14,241.74
Local revenue share
ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER
33.1%
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
33.1%
State revenue share
ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER
44.8%
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
44.8%
Federal revenue share
ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER
22.2%
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
22.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
ELK ELEMENTARY CENTER
29.8%
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
29.8%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Kanawha County
$58,887
Kanawha County
$58,887
Poverty rate
Kanawha County
16.1%
Kanawha County
16.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Kanawha County
29.3%
Kanawha County
29.3%
Unemployment rate
Kanawha County
3.8%
Kanawha County
3.8%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.