PETERSON-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PETERSON-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lewis County Schools school district, located in WESTON, WV with about 521 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 32 teachers, PETERSON-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

PETERSON-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Weston, West Virginia, serving students in Lewis County. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured environment for young learners. It focuses on the development of essential academic skills in core subjects while emphasizing the social and emotional growth of its students as they progress through their primary education.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local Weston community. By maintaining a focus on individual student progress and encouraging active participation in learning, Peterson-Central aims to build a solid academic base that prepares children for the transition to middle school. Through its curricular programs and extracurricular offerings, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child has the opportunity to succeed and thrive.

For more information, contact PETERSON-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 269-8330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

509 BERLIN ROAD
WESTON, WV 26452
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PETERSON-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WESTON, WV with about 521 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
521
Teachers:
32.55
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 521 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PETERSON-CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
96.4%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.0%
Black or African American
0.6%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
47.2%
Male
52.8%

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.