Chamberlain Elementary School

4901 Venable Ave
Charleston, WV 25304
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 225 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Chamberlain Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50% in WV
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chamberlain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chamberlain Elementary School's student population of 225 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Year Founded
2025
Colors
Cubs
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Cubs

School Rankings

Chamberlain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chamberlain Elementary School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WV)
#220 out of 617 schools
(Top 50%)
45-49%
34%
35-39%
41%
20-29%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
15%
4%
White
68%
87%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chamberlain Elementary School's ranking?
Chamberlain Elementary School is ranked #220 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Chamberlain Elementary School often compared to?
Chamberlain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kanawha City Elementary School, Ruffner Elementary School, Horace Mann Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Chamberlain Elementary School?
225 students attend Chamberlain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Chamberlain Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chamberlain Elementary School?
Chamberlain Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chamberlain Elementary School offer ?
Chamberlain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Chamberlain Elementary School part of?
Chamberlain Elementary School is part of Kanawha County Schools.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 225 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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