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Kenna Elementary School

198 Eureka Rd, Charleston, WV, 25314

Top 10% School in WEST VIRGINIA

Ranked 8 of 139 in WEST VIRGINIA

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About Kenna Elementary School

Kenna Elementary School is a public school in Charleston, West Virginia that serves students in grades PK through 5. There are about 180 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1. This means that classes are small and students get more individual attention. Kenna Elementary School focuses on basic academic skills while also making sure that students have a well-rounded education. The school has programs that help students improve their basic skills in reading, math, and writing, as well as their social and emotional skills and their involvement in the arts and physical education. Its student body is moderately diverse, which helps make the learning environment welcoming to everyone. 72% of students at Kenna Elementary School scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 62% scored at or above that level in reading. This shows that they are very good at these important subjects. The school gets help from the community and resources that are meant to improve student learning, even though the information about funding and spending per student is not available to the public. In general, Kenna Elementary School is a supportive and focused place to learn. The students do well in math and are likely to do well in reading, which sets them up for more academic growth, making it one of the best elementary school in West Virginia.

Kenna Elementary School Contact Information

Address

198 Eureka Rd, Charleston, WV, 25314

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Phone

(304) 348-6104

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 72%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 72% in Math and 62% in Reading.
12
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
180
Total Students
$63879
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 8 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Kenna Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 82.78%
Asian 1.67%
Hispanic 2.22%
Black 5.56%
Two+ Races 6.67%
Native Am. 0%
White
82.78%
Asian
1.67%
Hispanic
2.22%
Black
5.56%
Two+ Races
6.67%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 180
43.33%
78 Female
56.67%
102 Male

Student Population

180 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

180 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students from Kenna Elementary took part in World Water Day activities coordinated with the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection. This hands-on learning experience taught students about water conservation and environmental stewardship — providing educational enrichment beyond the classroom.

FAQ

Q1. What programs help people be creative and try new things?

Ans. Kenna Elementary School uses art, music, and project-based learning in its lessons.

Q2. What help do new students get?

Ans: New students can get used to things with the help of orientation activities, peer support, and teacher guidance.

Q3. Can students take on leadership roles?

Ans. Students can help out in the classroom, lead their peers, or take part in school projects.

Q4. What does the school do to help kids grow socially?

Ans. Activities that teach social and emotional skills and help from a counselor help build good relationships.

Q5. How do families stay up to date?

Ans. Families get news through newsletters, meetings, and digital communication tools.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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