SHARON DAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

143 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

143

Total Students

8.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SHARON DAWES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Black	1
Two or More	2

White
140 (97.9 %)
Two or More
2 (1.4 %)
Black
1 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KANAWHA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone:	(304)595-3323
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	143
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 17

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 12

Grade 5 24