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KENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

275 BUSINESS PARK DR, KENNA, WV 25248JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–05Non-Charter
238
Students
Total enrolled
$14,311
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 238 students in grades PK–05 in KENNA, West Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,311 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
12.5 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is well below the national average — smaller classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

KENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in KENNA, West Virginia, serving grades PK–05 with 238 students. The district invests $14,311 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1.

Student Body & Demographics at KENNA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

238
Total Students
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
—
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution116 male · 122 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Student Composition
99%
White99%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 540054000333

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,311Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,311
State avg
$18,656
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,297
Student Support$2,719
Administration$1,717
Operations$2,147
Other$1,431
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,311 spent per student, an estimated $6,340 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
47%
37%
State government
47.2%
Local (property tax)
36.8%
Federal programs
16.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLHENRY J KAISER ELEMENTARY SCHOOLRAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOLFAIRPLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+3 more
↓
Middle
RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLRAVENSWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOLRAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 05
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS →
Phone: (304)372-2262
NCES ID: 540054000333
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KENNA seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOLS
High
RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL
812 students · 09–12
Mid
RIPLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
613 students · 06–08
Elem
RIPLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
563 students · PK–05
High
RAVENSWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
429 students · 09–12
● 38 opp
Mid
RAVENSWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL
321 students · 06–08
● 38 opp
Elem
HENRY J KAISER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
278 students · PK–02
● 38 opp
Elem
RAVENSWOOD GRADE SCHOOL
253 students · 03–05
● 38 opp
Elem
FAIRPLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
168 students · PK–05
District School Rankings
Location
275 BUSINESS PARK DR, KENNA, WV 25248
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.