JEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL
JEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Brooke County Schools school district, located in FOLLANSBEE, WV with about 190 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, JEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
JEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL is located on Jefferson Street in Follansbee, West Virginia, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Brooke County School District. As a primary-level school, it focuses on the early academic and social development of children, typically catering to students in the early elementary grades. The school plays a central role in the local Follansbee community by providing a structured environment where young learners can build essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning atmosphere tailored to the needs of its youngest students. By emphasizing foundational instruction and community engagement, Jefferson Primary works to prepare its pupils for success as they transition into the higher elementary grades. For residents of Follansbee, the school serves not only as a place of education but as a vital community hub dedicated to the growth and well-being of the area's youth.
For more information, contact JEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL at (304) 527-2250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FOLLANSBEE, WV 26037
(304) 527-2250
JEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FOLLANSBEE, WV with about 190 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Brooke County Schools
- Total Students:
- 190
- Teachers:
- 15
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 190 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.1%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.