A. T. ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
A. T. ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hancock County Schools school district, located in CHESTER, WV with about 424 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 28 teachers, A. T. ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
A. T. ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Chester, West Virginia, serving students in Hancock County. Situated on Railroad Street, the school provides foundational education for the local community, focusing on core academic standards and the social-emotional development of its primary-grade students. As part of the Hancock County School District, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Chester, emphasizing community involvement and neighborhood accessibility. By offering a standard K-5 curriculum, A. T. Allison focuses on literacy, numeracy, and foundational life skills. The school community often prioritizes close communication between staff and families, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can develop both their academic potential and character in a stable, local setting.
For more information, contact A. T. ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 387-1915 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CHESTER, WV 26034-1398
(304) 387-1915
A. T. ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CHESTER, WV with about 424 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Hancock County Schools
- Total Students:
- 424
- Teachers:
- 28.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 424 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending A. T. ALLISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.7%
- Male
- 53.3%
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.