- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkview, WV
Clendenin Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Clendenin Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000376
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clendenin Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Elkview · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 335
- students enrolled
Clendenin Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clendenin Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elkview, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Clendenin Elementary School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 540060000376 · Elkview, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Clendenin Elementary School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Clendenin Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 335
Clendenin Elementary School
335 students
What this shows Clendenin Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clendenin Elementary School compares
Clendenin Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 99.1%
Two or More 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 99.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.8, Clendenin Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clendenin Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clendenin Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clendenin Elementary School
How many students attend Clendenin Elementary School?
Clendenin Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkview, WV. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clendenin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clendenin Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 28% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clendenin Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Clendenin Elementary School is White at 99.1% of enrollment, in Elkview, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clendenin Elementary School?
Clendenin Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clendenin Elementary School rank among public schools in Elkview?
By Resource Investment Index, Clendenin Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Elkview, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Clendenin Elementary School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.