Kenna Elementary School

kenna.kana.k12.wv.us/

180 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kenna Elementary School is a public school located in Charleston, West Virginia, situated in the Kanawha County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the region, it strives to create a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students.

Beyond standard classroom instruction, Kenna Elementary is integrated into the broader Charleston community, often participating in district-wide initiatives and programs designed to foster student engagement. The school typically relies on a collaborative partnership between faculty, staff, parents, and community members to ensure a well-rounded experience for its student body. As part of the West Virginia public education system, it adheres to state curriculum standards while focusing on preparing young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.

180

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenna Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	4
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	18

White
140 (77.8%)
Two or More
18 (10.0%)
Black
12 (6.7%)
Asian
6 (3.3%)
Hispanic
4 (2.2%)

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)348-6104
Website:	http://kenna.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	180
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
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 26

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kenna Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	19
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	28

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kenna Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	84	46.7%
Male	96	53.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)