Alum Creek Elementary School

Summary:

Alum Creek Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in South Charleston, West Virginia, with a student population of 159. The school is part of the Kanawha County Schools district, which is ranked 30th out of 55 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Alum Creek Elementary has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past decade, dropping from a high of 26th out of 392 West Virginia elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 244th out of 368 in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's student performance on state assessments is generally below the Kanawha County Schools and West Virginia averages, with proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science all lower than the district and state. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly by student subgroup, with female students outperforming male students and white students outperforming African American students. The school's lowest-performing subgroup is low socioeconomic status students, who rank in the bottom 20% of West Virginia elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools in the Kanawha County Schools district, such as Kenna Elementary and Andrews Heights Elementary, Alum Creek Elementary's performance is generally lower, with these schools having higher rankings, better student performance, and more diverse student populations. The significant performance gaps between different student subgroups at Alum Creek Elementary are concerning and warrant further investigation by the school's leadership and the Kanawha County Schools district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4540 Brounland Rd
       South Charleston, WV  25309-6095


(304) 348-1935

District: Kanawha County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,648 Help


Students who attend Alum Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    John Adams Middle School
High:    George Washington High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.9 Help
Number of students:  149

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.3%
African American:
3.4%
Two or more races:
1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Alum Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 66.3% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 26th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), African American (3.4%), two or more races (1.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Alum Creek Elementary School is 11.9, which is the 18th best among 41 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Alum Creek Elementary School is $14,648, which is the 5th highest among 41 elementary schools in the Kanawha County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Alum Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Alum Creek Elementary School 244th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Alum Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Male students:
White students:


Kanawha County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kanawha County Schools 30th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Alum Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Alum Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 63.30 130th 420 69.0%
2010 53.05 179th 427 58.1%
2011 49.67 204th 426 52.1%
2012 73.19 66th 426 84.5%
2013 42.17 259th 428 39.5%
2014 32.76 332nd 422 21.3%
2015 44.72 239th 408 41.4%
2016 46.42 228th 402 43.3%
2017 74.30 70th 399 82.5%
2018 85.26 26th 392 93.4%
2019 47.45 195th 383 49.1%
2021 39.36 238th 380 37.4%
2022 36.40 247th 375 34.1%
2023 44.34 206th 368 44.0%
2024 38.22 244th 368 33.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Alum Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.34 95th 377 74.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Alum Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 78.70 46th 382 88.0%
2018 85.04 20th 368 94.6%
2021 50.44 150th 335 55.2%
2022 32.07 272nd 347 21.6%
2023 27.03 280th 333 15.9%
2024 30.13 266th 336 20.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Alum Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.62 65th 381 82.9%
2018 79.19 41st 366 88.8%
2019 46.78 184th 339 45.7%
2021 43.48 176th 322 45.3%
2022 32.67 236th 325 27.4%
2023 60.72 102nd 317 67.8%
2024 48.99 160th 316 49.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Alum Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 68.76 82nd 382 78.5%
2018 83.91 29th 364 92.0%
2019 50.04 156th 338 53.8%
2021 39.98 205th 333 38.4%
2022 44.33 173rd 330 47.6%
2023 33.30 237th 322 26.4%
2024 21.63 290th 325 10.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Alum Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 47.92 83rd 187 55.6%
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Rank History for White students at Alum Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 72.82 73rd 382 80.9%
2018 85.34 25th 374 93.3%
2019 47.57 188th 373 49.6%
2021 38.83 234th 376 37.8%
2022 38.17 238th 373 36.2%
2023 45.74 195th 366 46.7%
2024 37.51 251st 367 31.6%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Alum Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 269 269
1990 270 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1991 229 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1992 244 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1993 225 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1994 225 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1995 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1996 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1997 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1998 239 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1999 261 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2000 269 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 269
2001 264 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2002 216 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2003 216 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2004 209 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 193 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2006 190 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2007 203 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2008 202 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2009 196 5 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
2010 193 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 198
2011 186 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 191
2012 194 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 196
2013 192 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 196
2014 198 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 202
2015 191 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 195
2016 197 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 201
2017 182 3 0 2 0 0 0 0 187
2018 181 3 0 2 0 0 2 0 188
2019 174 3 0 0 0 0 2 0 179
2020 161 2 1 0 0 0 2 0 166
2021 162 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 166
2022 165 5 1 0 0 0 1 0 172
2023 153 4 0 0 0 0 2 0 159
2024 142 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 149

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Alum Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 269 18.5 14.5 n/a
1990 274 16.6 16.5 52.6
1991 230 17.0 13.5 56.1
1992 245 16.0 15.3 65.7
1993 227 16.0 14.2 63.4
1994 227 17.0 13.4 62.1
1995 235 18.0 13.1 57.9
1996 235 18.0 13.1 57.9
1997 225 18.5 12.2 49.8
1998 239 17.5 13.7 55.2
1999 261 18.5 14.1 57.1
2000 269 17.0 15.8 54.3
2001 264 17.0 15.5 55.7
2002 219 15.5 14.1 57.1
2003 219 15.5 14.1 57.1
2004 211 15.5 13.6 67.3
2005 196 16.0 12.3 63.3
2006 193 15.5 12.5 62.7
2007 205 15.0 13.7 69.8
2008 206 16.5 12.5 66
2009 202 15.0 13.5 59.9
2010 198 13.5 14.6 63.6
2011 191 14.0 13.6 61.8
2012 196 13.5 14.5 55.1
2013 196 14.0 14.0 62.2
2014 202 13.1 15.4 n/a
2015 195 14.0 13.9 50.3
2016 201 13.0 15.4 53.7
2017 187 13.5 13.8 53.5
2018 188 13.5 13.9 55.3
2019 179 14.5 12.3 67
2020 166 16.0 10.3 72.3
2021 166 12.5 13.2 56
2022 172 11.0 15.6 n/a
2023 159 11.5 13.8 n/a
2024 149 12.5 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Alum Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 269 18.5 14.5 n/a
1990 274 16.6 16.5 52.6
1991 230 17.0 13.5 56.1
1992 245 16.0 15.3 65.7
1993 227 16.0 14.2 63.4
1994 227 17.0 13.4 62.1
1995 235 18.0 13.1 57.9
1996 235 18.0 13.1 57.9
1997 225 18.5 12.2 49.8
1998 239 17.5 13.7 55.2
1999 261 18.5 14.1 57.1
2000 269 17.0 15.8 54.3
2001 264 17.0 15.5 55.7
2002 219 15.5 14.1 57.1
2003 219 15.5 14.1 57.1
2004 211 15.5 13.6 67.3
2005 196 16.0 12.3 63.3
2006 193 15.5 12.5 62.7
2007 205 15.0 13.7 69.8
2008 206 16.5 12.5 66
2009 202 15.0 13.5 59.9
2010 198 13.5 14.6 63.6
2011 191 14.0 13.6 61.8
2012 196 13.5 14.5 55.1
2013 196 14.0 14.0 62.2
2014 202 13.1 15.4 n/a
2015 195 14.0 13.9 50.3
2016 201 13.0 15.4 53.7
2017 187 13.5 13.8 53.5
2018 188 13.5 13.9 55.3
2019 179 14.5 12.3 67
2020 166 16.0 10.3 72.3
2021 166 12.5 13.2 56
2022 172 11.0 15.6 n/a
2023 159 11.5 13.8 n/a
2024 149 12.5 11.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Alum Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,232 (15.2%) $12,416 (84.8%) $14,648

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Alum Creek Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 195th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 206th of 368 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Alum Creek Elementary School)3643.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)52.445.6
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Alum Creek Elementary School)4043.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)42.636.5
 6.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alum Creek Elementary School)31.635.5
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)51.346.5
 4.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Alum Creek Elementary School)63.241.9
 21.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)49.441.9
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alum Creek Elementary School)44.444
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kanawha County Schools)44.836.6
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Alum Creek Elementary School)6340
 23%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kanawha County Schools)4741.8
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Alum Creek Elementary School)29.629.2
 0.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kanawha County Schools)33.125.1
 8%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students179159
 11.2%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White174153
 12.1%
Two or More Races22


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Students who attend Alum Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : John Adams Middle School
High : George Washington High School

Students at Alum Creek Elementary School are 95% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended Alum Creek Elementary School.

Alum Creek Elementary School ranks 244th of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the West Virginia Department of Education.

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