Kimball Elementary School

Summary:

Kimball Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 159 students in grades PK-5 in the small town of Kimball, West Virginia. The school is part of the McDowell County Schools district, which is ranked 55 out of 55 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kimball Elementary faces significant challenges, with a higher percentage of African American students (20.13%) compared to the state average and consistently low academic performance. The school ranks in the bottom 10% of West Virginia elementary schools, with proficiency rates in Math, English Language Arts, and Science that are significantly lower than the state and district averages across all grade levels. Kimball Elementary struggles across various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of West Virginia schools for female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students, though it performs slightly better for African American and multi-racial students.

Despite spending $16,339 per student, which is higher than the state average, Kimball Elementary's performance does not reflect this level of spending. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past decade, and its performance is significantly lower than the nearby Southside K-8, Fall River Elementary, and Welch Elementary schools, which are also part of the McDowell County district but perform better academically. The high percentage of students from low-income families, with 75.61% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's academic struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 28631 Coal Heritage Road
       Kimball, WV  24853


(304) 585-7570

District: McDowell County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
344th of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,339 Help


Students who attend Kimball Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Mount View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  169

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.0%
African American:
17.8%
Two or more races:
11.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Compare Details Kimball Elementary School ranks worse than 93.5% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68%), African American (17.8%), two or more races (11.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kimball Elementary School is 13. 4 elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kimball Elementary School is $16,339, which is the highest among 6 elementary schools in the McDowell County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kimball Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kimball Elementary School 344th of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Kimball Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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McDowell County Schools:

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


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Rank History for Kimball Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 22.21 378th 420 10.0%
2010 30.49 347th 427 18.7%
2011 37.85 295th 426 30.8%
2012 21.58 392nd 426 8.0%
2013 31.38 342nd 428 20.1%
2014 11.31 414th 422 1.9%
2015 35.46 301st 408 26.2%
2016 52.45 191st 402 52.5%
2017 50.98 200th 399 49.9%
2018 50.82 185th 392 52.8%
2019 36.38 263rd 383 31.3%
2021 13.17 370th 380 2.6%
2022 17.34 347th 375 7.5%
2023 13.64 347th 368 5.7%
2024 14.28 344th 368 6.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.68 38th 218 82.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 40.50 225th 377 40.3%
2018 38.56 166th 258 35.7%
2024 32.25 137th 183 25.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.81 157th 382 58.9%
2018 60.76 110th 368 70.1%
2021 24.16 303rd 335 9.6%
2022 19.97 325th 347 6.3%
2023 13.11 328th 333 1.5%
2024 22.45 305th 336 9.2%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.62 14th 16 12.5%
2023 30.49 16th 21 23.8%
2024 25.09 22nd 26 15.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 42.85 242nd 381 36.5%
2018 62.63 120th 366 67.2%
2019 45.13 189th 339 44.2%
2021 13.32 317th 322 1.6%
2022 18.61 301st 325 7.4%
2023 14.23 302nd 317 4.7%
2024 12.05 305th 316 3.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.99 130th 154 15.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.06 147th 382 61.5%
2018 46.25 188th 364 48.4%
2019 31.17 256th 338 24.3%
2021 15.27 322nd 333 3.3%
2022 17.39 302nd 330 8.5%
2024 10.19 321st 325 1.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.88 32nd 187 82.9%
2018 74.03 8th 31 74.2%
2019 67.97 2nd 15 86.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.96 55th 156 64.7%
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Rank History for White students at Kimball Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.79 265th 382 30.6%
2018 45.00 207th 374 44.7%
2019 31.96 277th 373 25.7%
2021 11.26 368th 376 2.1%
2022 14.82 352nd 373 5.6%
2023 11.47 356th 366 2.7%
2024 8.46 365th 367 0.5%
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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 Kimball 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 266 266
1990 123 115 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1991 120 100 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 125 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
1993 119 91 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1994 171 138 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 175 144 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1996 175 144 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1997 181 143 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1998 176 146 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1999 178 134 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2000 150 121 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 272
2001 142 106 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2002 141 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2003 141 78 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 219
2004 134 71 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2005 267 125 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2006 230 111 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 341
2007 201 110 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2008 209 103 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2009 215 112 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
2010 198 96 0 0 0 0 2 0 296
2011 188 97 0 1 0 0 3 0 289
2012 172 84 0 1 0 0 7 0 264
2013 167 93 0 3 0 0 11 0 274
2014 163 85 0 4 0 0 13 0 265
2015 156 85 0 4 0 0 14 0 259
2016 155 76 0 2 0 0 13 0 246
2017 133 68 0 8 0 0 20 0 229
2018 136 67 0 2 0 0 14 0 219
2019 136 55 0 3 0 0 11 0 205
2020 181 50 0 3 0 0 12 0 246
2021 151 44 0 2 0 0 8 0 205
2022 132 39 0 1 0 0 12 0 184
2023 117 32 0 0 0 0 10 0 159
2024 115 30 1 4 0 0 19 0 169

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 Kimball Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 266 20.0 13.3 n/a
1990 238 20.0 11.9 69.7
1991 220 20.0 11.0 74.1
1992 219 19.0 11.5 83.6
1993 210 19.0 11.1 74.8
1994 309 22.0 14.0 84.5
1995 319 23.0 13.9 84.3
1996 319 23.0 13.9 84.3
1997 324 23.0 14.1 79
1998 322 22.0 14.6 81.7
1999 312 23.0 13.6 88.8
2000 272 24.0 11.3 92.3
2001 248 23.0 10.8 89.9
2002 219 19.0 11.5 85.8
2003 219 19.0 11.5 85.8
2004 205 18.0 11.4 90.7
2005 392 26.3 14.9 89.3
2006 341 23.3 14.6 89.4
2007 311 21.3 14.6 90
2008 312 20.3 15.4 89.7
2009 328 21.3 15.4 90.5
2010 296 20.3 14.5 90.5
2011 289 22.1 13.0 92.7
2012 264 21.8 12.0 92
2013 274 22.3 12.2 93.1
2014 265 22.8 11.6 n/a
2015 259 23.0 11.2 64.5
2016 246 22.0 11.1 72.8
2017 229 21.8 10.5 64.6
2018 219 18.8 11.6 92.2
2019 205 18.7 10.9 73.7
2020 246 18.3 13.4 61.4
2021 205 16.3 12.5 75.6
2022 184 15.8 11.6 n/a
2023 159 15.4 10.3 n/a
2024 169 13.0 13.0 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 Kimball Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 266 20.0 13.3 n/a
1990 238 20.0 11.9 69.7
1991 220 20.0 11.0 74.1
1992 219 19.0 11.5 83.6
1993 210 19.0 11.1 74.8
1994 309 22.0 14.0 84.5
1995 319 23.0 13.9 84.3
1996 319 23.0 13.9 84.3
1997 324 23.0 14.1 79
1998 322 22.0 14.6 81.7
1999 312 23.0 13.6 88.8
2000 272 24.0 11.3 92.3
2001 248 23.0 10.8 89.9
2002 219 19.0 11.5 85.8
2003 219 19.0 11.5 85.8
2004 205 18.0 11.4 90.7
2005 392 26.3 14.9 89.3
2006 341 23.3 14.6 89.4
2007 311 21.3 14.6 90
2008 312 20.3 15.4 89.7
2009 328 21.3 15.4 90.5
2010 296 20.3 14.5 90.5
2011 289 22.1 13.0 92.7
2012 264 21.8 12.0 92
2013 274 22.3 12.2 93.1
2014 265 22.8 11.6 n/a
2015 259 23.0 11.2 64.5
2016 246 22.0 11.1 72.8
2017 229 21.8 10.5 64.6
2018 219 18.8 11.6 92.2
2019 205 18.7 10.9 73.7
2020 246 18.3 13.4 61.4
2021 205 16.3 12.5 75.6
2022 184 15.8 11.6 n/a
2023 159 15.4 10.3 n/a
2024 169 13.0 13.0 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 Kimball Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,319 (20.3%) $13,020 (79.7%) $16,339

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kimball Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 263rd of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 347th of 368 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kimball Elementary School)55.231.8
 23.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)4044.1
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Elementary School)62.19.1
 53%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (McDowell County Schools)36.122.4
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Elementary School)4017.9
 22.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)29.925.8
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Elementary School)4028.6
 11.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (McDowell County Schools)34.629
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kimball Elementary School)28.619.2
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (McDowell County Schools)27.620.1
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kimball Elementary School)32.134.6
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (McDowell County Schools)3430.4
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Kimball Elementary School)17.919.2
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (McDowell County Schools)21.713.7
 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 Students205159
 22.4%
African American5532
 41.8%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White136117
 14%
Two or More Races1110
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kimball Elementary School

Kimball Elementary School ranks in the bottom 6.5% of West Virginia elementary schools.

Students at Kimball Elementary School are 68% White, 18% African American, 11% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Kimball Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Mount View High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 169 students attended Kimball Elementary School.


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