- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, WV
Kenna Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Kenna Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000410
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kenna Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 17
- schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 180
- students enrolled
Kenna Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kenna Elementary School ranks #3 of 17 schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000410 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Kenna Elementary School grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 540060000410 · Charleston, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 20:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Kenna Elementary School grew from 166 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.5 → 12.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kenna 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 180
Kenna Elementary School
180 students
What this shows Kenna Elementary School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kenna Elementary School compares
Kenna 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 53% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
20:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 99% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.8%
Two or More 10.0%
African American 6.7%
Asian 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Largest group: White at 77.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.9, Kenna Elementary School is more 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 Kenna 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kenna 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
Similar other schools in Charleston
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~180 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kenna Elementary School
How many students attend Kenna Elementary School?
Kenna Elementary School has 180 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kenna Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kenna Elementary School is 20:1, which is 53% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kenna Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Kenna Elementary School is White at 77.8% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kenna Elementary School?
Kenna Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Kenna Elementary School rank among schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Kenna Elementary School ranks #3 of 17 schools in Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Kenna 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.