Kenna Elementary School

kenna.jack.k12.wv.us

225 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kenna Elementary School is a public school located in Kenna, West Virginia, serving students within the Jackson County School District. As a community-focused educational institution, it serves as a foundational learning environment for students in the primary grades, emphasizing core academic development and social-emotional growth. The school is situated in a rural, scenic area of Jackson County, reflecting the values and tight-knit nature of the surrounding community.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. While it provides a standard state-aligned curriculum, Kenna Elementary often prioritizes small-group instruction and collaborative teacher-student relationships to address the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic values and community involvement, the school plays a vital role in preparing its students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

225

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kenna Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Two or More	2

White
219 (97.3%)
Hispanic
2 (0.9%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
Two or More
2 (0.9%)

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:	Jackson County Schools
Phone:	(304)372-2262
Website:	http://kenna.jack.k12.wv.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	225
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 26

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 27