SHARON DAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHARON DAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kanawha County Schools school district, located in MIAMI, WV with about 170 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, SHARON DAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
SHARON DAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in the rural community of Miami, West Virginia, situated along Cabin Creek Road in Kanawha County. As a small, community-focused institution, the school serves the foundational educational needs of local children in the surrounding area. It operates as part of the Kanawha County School district, reflecting the district's commitment to providing accessible public education to students in both urban and geographically isolated settings.
The school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, fostering a close-knit learning environment typical of rural West Virginia schools. By providing core academic instruction and social development programs, Sharon Dawes Elementary aims to support the growth and well-being of its students during their formative years. It remains a vital pillar for local families, working to uphold the district’s standards while maintaining the distinct character of the Cabin Creek community.
For more information, contact SHARON DAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 595-3323 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MIAMI, WV 25134
(304) 595-3323
SHARON DAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, WV with about 170 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:
- 170
- Teachers:
- 14
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide 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 170 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SHARON DAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.6%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.