Rainelle Elementary

rainelle.greenbriercountyschools.org/

197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Rainelle Elementary School, located at 643 Kanawha Avenue in Rainelle, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Greenbrier County School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of young students in the local community. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also encouraging character development and civic responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Rainelle Elementary acts as a vital hub for the small town of Rainelle, often focusing on community engagement and parental involvement to bridge the gap between home and school. The staff works to provide a structured yet nurturing atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its students, ensuring they are prepared for the transition to middle school. Through its commitment to excellence and local partnerships, the school remains a cornerstone for educational opportunity in the region.

197

Total Students

16.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rainelle Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	3
Black	1
Two or More	7

White
186 (94.4%)
Two or More
7 (3.6%)
Hispanic
3 (1.5%)
Black
1 (0.5%)

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:	Greenbrier County Schools
Phone:	(304)438-8861
Website:	http://rainelle.greenbriercountyschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.2
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 34

Kindergarten 23

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 19