- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, WV
Ruffner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ruffner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000440
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ruffner Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #9 of 17
- schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 271
- students enrolled
Ruffner Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ruffner Elementary School ranks #9 of 17 schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ruffner Elementary School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 540060000440 · Charleston, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
271 enr · 15.9:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Ruffner Elementary School held near 281 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Ruffner 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 271
Ruffner Elementary School
271 students
What this shows Ruffner Elementary School reports 271 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ruffner Elementary School compares
Ruffner Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 84% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.1%
Two or More 11.8%
African American 10.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, Ruffner 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 Ruffner 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 Ruffner 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 (~271 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ruffner Elementary School
How many students attend Ruffner Elementary School?
Ruffner Elementary School has 271 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 290 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruffner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruffner Elementary School is 15.9:1, which is 21% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruffner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ruffner Elementary School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruffner Elementary School?
Ruffner Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Ruffner Elementary School rank among schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Ruffner Elementary School ranks #9 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 Ruffner 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.