CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Kanawha County Schools school district, located in CHARLESTON, WV with about 224 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 14 teachers, CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in the Kanawha City neighborhood of Charleston, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Kanawha County School District. Situated on Venable Avenue, the school is integrated into a historic residential community, providing a local learning environment for students in the surrounding area. As a public elementary school, it focuses on delivering core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at the academic and social development of children in their formative years.

Beyond its academic mission, Chamberlain Elementary is often viewed as a central hub for the Kanawha City community. The school emphasizes a traditional elementary experience, prioritizing early literacy, foundational mathematics, and student engagement. By maintaining a presence in this specific Charleston neighborhood, the school plays a vital role in the local infrastructure, facilitating neighborhood connections and providing a structured, stable setting for the families it serves.

For more information, contact CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 348-1969 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4901 VENABLE AV S E
CHARLESTON, WV 25304
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CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in CHARLESTON, WV with about 224 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
224
Teachers:
14.1
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 224 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHAMBERLAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.

White
70.1%
Black or African American
16.1%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian
5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.