- RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (262:1 vs. 215:1).
- RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (77 vs. 51).
- RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (12 vs. 5).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (77 vs. 51).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (6 vs. 5).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher violent incidents than SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (12 vs. 5).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (262:1 vs. 215:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
10 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
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$14,241.74
SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
$14,241.74
Local revenue share
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
33.1%
SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
33.1%
State revenue share
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
44.8%
SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
44.8%
Federal revenue share
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
22.2%
SHOALS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
22.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
29.8%
SHOALS 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.