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Ruthlawn Elementary School

736 Ruthdale Rd, Charleston, WV, 25309

Top 25% School in WEST VIRGINIA

Ranked 39 of 139 in WEST VIRGINIA

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About Ruthlawn Elementary School

Charleston, West Virginia's Ruthlawn Elementary School is a public school for kids in grades PK–5. With 250 students and a 12:1 student-teacher ratio, the school can give each student more one-on-one attention and help in the classroom. Ruthlawn Elementary focuses on the basics of math, reading, and writing, and offers extracurricular and enrichment activities that help students grow socially and emotionally. The student body is diverse, which makes the school more welcoming and open to all. According to data from USA News, 52% of students at Ruthlawn Elementary scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 52% did the same in reading. The money the school gets goes toward things like classroom instruction, student resources, and enrichment programs that help students learn better. Ruthlawn Elementary is in a residential area of Charleston, where it benefits from a supportive community and a positive school environment. The school is known for helping students do better in school and giving all of them a well-rounded, inclusive education, making it one of the best elementary school in West Virginia.

Ruthlawn Elementary School Contact Information

Address

736 Ruthdale Rd, Charleston, WV, 25309

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Phone

(304) 744-9481

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
250
Total Students
$63879
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 39 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ruthlawn 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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 85.6%
Asian 3.2%
Hispanic 0.8%
Black 2.4%
Two+ Races 7.6%
Native Am. 0.4%
White
85.6%
Asian
3.2%
Hispanic
0.8%
Black
2.4%
Two+ Races
7.6%
Native Am.
0.4%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 250
46%
115 Female
54%
135 Male

Student Population

250 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

250 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In April 2025, Ruthlawn Elementary School hosted the West Virginia Girls Rise Up program, an initiative led by U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito and America250 Chair Rosie Rios. The event brought the leadership-focused program to campus, where 4th and 5th grade girls participated in discussions about self-confidence, education, and physical fitness.

FAQ

Q1: What chances do you have to learn by doing?

Ans. Students take part in lessons that are interactive, experiments, and learning activities that are based on projects.

Q2. What does the school do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. Wellness programs include activities that teach social and emotional skills and help from counselors.

Q3. Are there chances for students to be leaders?

Ans. Students can help out in the classroom or take part in school leadership programs.

Q4. How does the school talk to families?

Ans. Families get news through newsletters, digital platforms, and regular communication with teachers.

Q5. Does the school put on events for families?

Ans. Yes, the school plans family nights, parties, and activities for the whole 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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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