Adena Elementary School

9316 Minuteman Way
West Chester, OH 45069

690 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Adena Elementary School is a public school located in West Chester, Ohio, and serves as part of the Lakota Local School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive environment for students in the elementary grades. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses not only on core subjects like mathematics, reading, and science but also on social-emotional learning, helping students develop essential life skills alongside their academic foundations.

The school is highly regarded for its active community and parent involvement, which plays a significant role in enriching the student experience. By leveraging the resources of the larger Lakota district, Adena provides various extracurricular opportunities, modern classroom technology, and dedicated faculty focused on student achievement. With its location in the suburban community of West Chester, the school maintains a neighborhood-oriented atmosphere that prioritizes safety, student engagement, and preparation for middle school success.

690

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adena Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	363
Hispanic	130
Black	86
Asian	49
Two or More	55
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
363 (52.6%)
Hispanic
130 (18.8%)
Black
86 (12.5%)
Two or More
55 (8.0%)
Asian
49 (7.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lakota Local
Phone:	(513)777-0100
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	301
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Grade 3 182

Grade 4 171

Grade 5 159

Grade 6 178