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School Comparison

KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
vs.
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (77 vs. 59).
  • RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (262:1 vs. 244:1).
  • RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (12 vs. 7).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (77 vs. 59).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (5 vs. 3).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (12 vs. 7).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (262:1 vs. 244:1).

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
KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$14,241.74
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$14,241.74
Local revenue share
KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
33.1%
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
33.1%
State revenue share
KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
44.8%
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
44.8%
Federal revenue share
KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
22.2%
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
22.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
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.