Piedmont Year-Round Education

(304)348-1910

piedmont.kana.k12.wv.us/

279 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

279

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Piedmont Year-Round Education
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	6
Black	135
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	2

Black
135 (48.4%)
White
98 (35.1%)
Two or More
38 (13.6%)
Hispanic
6 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)348-1910
Website:	http://piedmont.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
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 34

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Piedmont Year-Round Education
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	34
Kindergarten	43
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	44
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Piedmont Year-Round Education
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	128	45.9%
Male	151	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)