OVERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
OVERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Kanawha County Schools school district, located in CHARLESTON, WV with about 393 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, OVERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
OVERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the South Hills neighborhood of Charleston, West Virginia. Serving students in the Kanawha County School District, it is situated in a residential community, which helps foster a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere. The school is known for being a focal point for families in the area, often emphasizing community involvement and a supportive environment for its elementary-aged population.
Academically, Overbrook follows the standard curriculum set by the Kanawha County school system, focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, it aims to balance rigorous academic standards with student-centered activities. The school typically benefits from its location in Charleston, providing students with access to local educational resources and a traditional elementary experience characterized by strong teacher-student relationships and active parent-teacher involvement.
For more information, contact OVERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 348-6179 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHARLESTON, WV 25314-2303
(304) 348-6179
OVERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in CHARLESTON, WV with about 393 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:
- 393
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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 393 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending OVERBROOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.9%
- Two or more races
- 7.1%
- Asian
- 6.4%
- Black or African American
- 4.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.8%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.