Kimball Elementary School

28631 Coal Heritage Road
Kimball, WV 24853

boe.mcdo.k12.wv.us/o/kes

164 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kimball Elementary School, located at 28631 Coal Heritage Road in Kimball, West Virginia, is a rural public school serving students in McDowell County. Situated in a region with a deep-rooted history in the coal mining industry, the school serves as a vital community hub for the town of Kimball and surrounding areas. It focuses on providing foundational primary education to local children, emphasizing core academic skills within a close-knit, community-oriented environment.

As part of the McDowell County Schools district, the institution is tasked with addressing the unique challenges often faced by rural Appalachian schools, including limited resources and the socio-economic pressures of the region. Despite these obstacles, the school remains dedicated to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere where staff and families work together to support student growth. Its location on the historic Coal Heritage Road reflects the school's connection to the town's storied past while continuing its mission to prepare the next generation of students for future academic success.

164

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kimball Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	3
Black	32
Two or More	21

White
108 (65.9%)
Black
32 (19.5%)
Two or More
21 (12.8%)
Hispanic
3 (1.8%)

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:	McDowell County Schools
Phone:	(304)585-7570
Website:	http://boe.mcdo.k12.wv.us/o/kes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 25

Kindergarten 18

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 20

Grade 5 29