Overbrook Elementary School

overbrook.kana.k12.wv.us/

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Overbrook Elementary School is a public school located in the South Hills neighborhood of Charleston, West Virginia. Serving students in the Kanawha County School District, it is situated in a residential community, which helps foster a close-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere. The school is known for being a focal point for families in the area, often emphasizing community involvement and a supportive environment for its elementary-aged population.

Academically, Overbrook follows the standard curriculum set by the Kanawha County school system, focusing on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools in the district, it aims to balance rigorous academic standards with student-centered activities. The school typically benefits from its location in Charleston, providing students with access to local educational resources and a traditional elementary experience characterized by strong teacher-student relationships and active parent-teacher involvement.

375

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overbrook Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	282
Hispanic	9
Black	38
Asian	6
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	5

White
282 (75.2%)
Black
38 (10.1%)
Two or More
35 (9.3%)
Hispanic
9 (2.4%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3%)

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)348-6179
Website:	http://overbrook.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 18

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Overbrook Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	48
Grade 3	69
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Overbrook Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	179	47.7%
Male	196	52.3%

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