RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Kanawha County Schools school district, located in CHARLESTON, WV with about 286 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 20 teachers, RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public PK–5 institution located in the Kanawha City neighborhood of Charleston, West Virginia. Serving as a central educational hub for the local community, the school emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive environment for young learners. Its location on Litz Drive places it within an accessible, residential area of Charleston, where it plays a key role in the daily lives of families in the Kanawha County school district.

Beyond its core curriculum, Ruffner Elementary is known for its commitment to student growth and its involvement in the local community. The school typically focuses on promoting literacy, numeracy, and character development, utilizing a combination of traditional classroom instruction and various school-wide initiatives. As a neighborhood school, it strives to maintain strong ties with parents and local stakeholders to ensure a cohesive learning experience that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

For more information, contact RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 348-1130 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

809 LITZ DRIVE
CHARLESTON, WV 25311
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RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in CHARLESTON, WV with about 286 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
286
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 286 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RUFFNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.4%
Black or African American
13.3%
Two or more races
5.9%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.3%

Female
52.8%
Male
47.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.