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Ruffner Elementary School

Charleston, West Virginia · Grades PreK to 5 · Kanawha County Schools

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About Ruffner Elementary School

Ruffner Elementary School is a public school in Charleston, West Virginia, serving pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 271 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Charleston. With about 19.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 13.9 students per teacher. Kanawha County Schools runs 62 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a rural area close to an urban area, in Kanawha County. Families comparing options will find 21 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	809 Litz Dr, Charleston, WV 25311
Phone	(304) 348-1130
School district	Kanawha County Schools
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	271
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	19.5
Students per teacher	13.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Rural, fringe, Kanawha County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 540060000440). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Ruffner Elementary School serve?

Ruffner Elementary School serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Ruffner Elementary School?

Ruffner Elementary School reported 271 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruffner Elementary School?

About 13.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 271 students and 19.5 teachers in federal data.

Is Ruffner Elementary School a public or charter school?

Ruffner Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Ruffner Elementary School in?

Ruffner Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/wv/kanawha-county-schools/

Where is Ruffner Elementary School located?

Ruffner Elementary School is at 809 Litz Dr, Charleston, WV 25311. The phone number is (304) 348-1130.

How many other schools are near Ruffner Elementary School?

There are 21 other schools within 5 miles of Ruffner Elementary School in our directory.