KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Kanawha County Schools school district, located in CHARLESTON, WV with about 273 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public PK-5 institution located in the residential Kanawha City neighborhood of Charleston, West Virginia. As part of the Kanawha County School District, the school serves a diverse community, focusing on foundational academic development, early literacy, and social-emotional growth. Its location on Staunton Avenue places it in a well-established area of the city, where it has long served as a central hub for neighborhood families and community engagement.
The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that encourages student participation in both core academic subjects and extracurricular activities. With a focus on fostering a strong school culture, Kanawha City Elementary emphasizes community involvement and collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Through its standard curriculum and localized initiatives, the school aims to promote both academic proficiency and character development for all its students.
For more information, contact KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 348-1985 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHARLESTON, WV 25304
(304) 348-1985
KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in CHARLESTON, WV with about 273 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Kanawha County Schools
- Total Students:
- 273
- Teachers:
- 19.6
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 273 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending KANAWHA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.3%
- Black or African American
- 16.5%
- Two or more races
- 7.0%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.