Chamberlain Elementary School vs. Ruffner Elementary School
Should you attend Chamberlain Elementary School or Ruffner Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chamberlain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Ruffner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 216 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chamberlain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 281 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ruffner Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
216 students
281 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#263 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#357 out of 627 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
39
35
Kindergarten Students
29
45
Grade 1 Students
24
43
Grade 2 Students
37
45
Grade 3 Students
29
40
Grade 4 Students
28
31
Grade 5 Students
30
42
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
% Black
14%
13%
% White
71%
73%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
12%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
