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Ruffner Elementary School

809 Litz Dr, Charleston, WV, 25311

About Ruffner Elementary School

Ruffner Elementary School is a public school in Charleston, West Virginia, that serves students in grades PK–5. The school has 281 students and 15 teachers, which means that each student gets a lot of individual attention and help. Ruffner Elementary focuses on basic academic skills, especially reading and math. It also has programs that help students grow socially and emotionally and think critically. The school has students from many different backgrounds and works to make the learning environment fair and welcoming for everyone. The data from USA News shows that 37% of students were proficient or better in math and 32% were proficient or better in reading. The school gets the same amount of money per student as the district average. This money is used for both academic and extracurricular programs. Ruffner Elementary is in a residential area with an active community. It is known for being a supportive place and for being dedicated to helping students grow. The school is still working to improve academic outcomes while also providing a safe and well-rounded learning environment, making it one of the best elementary school in West Virginia.

Ruffner Elementary School Contact Information

Address

809 Litz Dr, Charleston, WV, 25311

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Phone

(304) 348-1130

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 37%
Reading 32%
State average proficiency is 37% in Math and 32% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
281
Total Students
$63879
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 71 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ruffner Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM - 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 72.95%
Asian 1.07%
Hispanic 0.36%
Black 12.81%
Two+ Races 12.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
72.95%
Asian
1.07%
Hispanic
0.36%
Black
12.81%
Two+ Races
12.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 281
54.8%
154 Female
45.2%
127 Male

Student Population

281 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

281 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

DonorsChoose classroom donation for a Ruffner Elementary teacher’s classroom project was fully funded, helping support basic classroom resources. This kind of donor-funded support can help improve learning conditions in under-resourced environments.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of programs do students have to help them learn?

Ans: Ruffner Elementary School offers enrichment through arts integration, hands-on projects, and special classroom programs.

Q2. What does the school do to promote good behavior among students?

The school has clear rules, systems for recognizing good behavior, and activities that focus on character.

Q3. Do schools want families to be involved in school life?

Families can volunteer, go to school events, and join parent groups.

Q4. What kinds of help are there for students?

Ans. There are counseling services and academic support programs that can help students.

Q5. How do you show that students have done well?

Ans. People celebrate achievements with announcements, certificates, and recognition throughout the school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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