Andrews Heights Elementary School

ah.kana.k12.wv.us/

233 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Andrews Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Tornado, West Virginia, serving students in the Kanawha County school district. Situated in a rural-to-suburban setting along Coal River Road, the school functions as a foundational part of its local community, focusing on providing essential primary education to children in the surrounding area. As part of the broader Kanawha County Schools system, the institution adheres to state-mandated curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive learning environment for its elementary-aged student body.

The school is typical of many neighborhood elementary institutions in West Virginia, prioritizing core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Because it is located in a smaller community, Andrews Heights often emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff work to facilitate academic growth and social development. Parents and community members in the Tornado area rely on the school not only for academic instruction but also as a central hub for extracurricular activities and local engagement throughout the school year.

233

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andrews Heights Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	1
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	10

White
215 (92.3%)
Two or More
10 (4.3%)
Black
4 (1.7%)
Asian
3 (1.3%)
Hispanic
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)722-0232
Website:	http://ah.kana.k12.wv.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	233
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 36

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Andrews Heights Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	29
Grade 3	37
Grade 4	29
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Andrews Heights Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	115	49.4%
Male	118	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)