Serving 279 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Piedmont Year-round Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Piedmont Year-Round Education is located in the west part of Charleston, WV, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Piedmont Year-round Education's student population of 279 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Piedmont Year-round Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Piedmont Year-round Education is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#583 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
3%
Black
48%
4%
White
35%
87%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piedmont Year-round Education's ranking?
Piedmont Year-round Education is ranked #583 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Piedmont Year-round Education?
279 students attend Piedmont Year-round Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Piedmont Year-round Education students are Black, 35% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Piedmont Year-round Education?
Piedmont Year-round Education has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Piedmont Year-round Education offer ?
Piedmont Year-round Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Piedmont Year-round Education part of?
Piedmont Year-round Education is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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