Adena Elementary School

9316 Minuteman Way
West Chester, OH 45069

668 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Adena Elementary School is a public school located in West Chester, Ohio, and serves as part of the Lakota Local School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses not only on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science but also on social-emotional learning, helping students develop essential life skills alongside their academic foundations.

The school is highly regarded for its active community and parent involvement, which plays a significant role in enriching the student experience. By leveraging the resources of the larger Lakota district, Adena provides various extracurricular opportunities, modern classroom technology, and dedicated faculty focused on student achievement. With its location in the suburban community of West Chester, the school maintains a neighborhood-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes safety, student engagement, and preparation for middle school success.

668

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	347
Hispanic	130
Black	109
Asian	24
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	2

White
347 (51.9 %)
Hispanic
130 (19.5 %)
Black
109 (16.3 %)
Two or More
56 (8.4 %)
Asian
24 (3.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)777-0100
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	668
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 158

Grade 4 178

Grade 5 174

Grade 6 158