Dunbar Primary Center serves 271 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 271 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dunbar Primary Center's student population of 271 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
271 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dunbar Primary Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
21%
4%
White
57%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Dunbar Primary Center often compared to?
Dunbar Primary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Dunbar Primary Center?
271 students attend Dunbar Primary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Dunbar Primary Center students are White, 21% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunbar Primary Center?
Dunbar Primary Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Dunbar Primary Center offer ?
Dunbar Primary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dunbar Primary Center part of?
Dunbar Primary Center is part of Kanawha County Schools.
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