Kanawha Elementary School serves 92 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
84%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Kanawha Elementary School?
92 students attend Kanawha Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Kanawha Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kanawha Elementary School?
Kanawha Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kanawha Elementary School offer ?
Kanawha Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Kanawha Elementary School part of?
Kanawha Elementary School is part of West Hancock Community School District.
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