C+
Average
64/100

Ruffner Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 809 Litz Dr, Charleston, WV 25311
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 46th percentile in West Virginia
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against West Virginia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

64
Repit Score
out of 100
281
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%46/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with West Virginia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in West Virginia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

➗ Math proficiency47% (+7 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the West Virginia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White—52%math +4 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income—25%math -11 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 809 Litz Dr
City Charleston
ZIP Code 25311
District 5400600
NCES School ID 540060000440
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 25311

Understanding the community around Ruffner Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $46,626
Per Capita Income $39,112
Poverty Rate 19.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%
High School or Higher 88.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $101,500
Median Rent $824
Owner-Occupied 60.6%
Renter-Occupied 39.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ruffner Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 73.0%
Black 12.8%
Two or More Races 12.1%
Hispanic/Latino 0.4%
Asian 1.1%
Pacific Islander 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 281
Teachers (FTE) 18.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ruffner Elementary School?
Ruffner Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 64 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ruffner Elementary School?
Ruffner Elementary School has 281 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Ruffner Elementary School serve?
Ruffner Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ruffner Elementary School receive per student?
Ruffner Elementary School receives $17,075 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ruffner Elementary School in 25311 ▼
Avg Home Value
$148,923
Avg Monthly Rent
$925
1-Year Change
+2.1%
% Renters
39.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026