PIEDMONT YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION

PIEDMONT YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Kanawha County Schools school district, located in CHARLESTON, WV with about 390 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 24 teachers, PIEDMONT YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION 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.

Piedmont Elementary School, located at 203 Bradford Street in Charleston, West Virginia, operates as a unique year-round educational facility within the Kanawha County school system. By utilizing a non-traditional academic calendar, the school aims to minimize the "summer slide"—the loss of academic progress that often occurs during long breaks—by distributing instructional time more evenly throughout the year. This structure typically includes shorter, more frequent breaks rather than one extended summer vacation, allowing for consistent engagement and periodic periods of rest for students and staff.

As part of the Charleston community, Piedmont serves as a specialized option for families seeking an alternative to the standard nine-month school year. The school emphasizes continuous learning and provides a rigorous curriculum designed to meet state standards while leveraging the benefits of an extended calendar. By fostering a stable, year-long environment, Piedmont Elementary strives to enhance student achievement, support working families with a more balanced schedule, and provide a focused atmosphere dedicated to long-term academic success.

For more information, contact PIEDMONT YEAR-ROUND EDUCATION at (304) 348-1910 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.