Ruffner Elementary School vs. Chamberlain Elementary School
Should you attend Ruffner Elementary School or Chamberlain 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
Ruffner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Chamberlain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 271 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 34%). 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 14:1 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 13% (majority Black).
Serving 225 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 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). 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 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
271 students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#393 out of 617 schools in WV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#220 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
40
Kindergarten Students
41
24
Grade 1 Students
37
28
Grade 2 Students
43
27
Grade 3 Students
39
39
Grade 4 Students
39
33
Grade 5 Students
34
34
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
2%
% Black
10%
15%
% White
73%
68%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%