Dunbar Intermediate Center

di.kana.k12.wv.us/

232 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Dunbar Intermediate Center, located at 1330 Myers Avenue in Dunbar, West Virginia, serves as a primary educational facility for students in the local community. As an intermediate school, it typically bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education, focusing on the developmental and academic needs of students in upper-elementary grade levels. The school is part of the Kanawha County Schools system and plays a central role in the neighborhood, providing a structured environment intended to foster foundational learning and social growth during these critical middle childhood years.

The school functions as a hub for the Dunbar community, emphasizing standard curriculum requirements while participating in the broader educational initiatives of the West Virginia Department of Education. By providing a dedicated space for intermediate-aged children, the center aims to prepare students for the transition into secondary education. Like many schools in the Kanawha County district, Dunbar Intermediate Center focuses on integrating core subjects with activities designed to support student well-being and academic readiness.

232

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunbar Intermediate Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	3
Black	44
Asian	4
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
143 (61.6%)
Black
44 (19.0%)
Two or More
37 (15.9%)
Asian
4 (1.7%)
Hispanic
3 (1.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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)766-1570
Website:	http://di.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	232
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 6

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dunbar Intermediate Center
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	6
Grade 3	74
Grade 4	81
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dunbar Intermediate Center
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	53.9%
Male	107	46.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)