MATEWAN PRE K-8

MATEWAN PRE K-8 is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mingo County Schools school district, located in MATEWAN, WV with about 465 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 33 teachers, MATEWAN PRE K-8 has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

MATEWAN PRE K-8, located at 100 Chambers Street in Matewan, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for the local Mingo County community. As a Pre K-8 school, it provides a continuous learning environment that supports students from their earliest educational years through the end of middle school. The school plays a vital role in the town of Matewan, functioning as a hub for academic development, social growth, and community engagement in this historic region of Appalachia.

The school is part of the Mingo County School District and is designed to provide a comprehensive curriculum that bridges the transition between early childhood education and high school preparation. By housing grades Pre-K through 8 under one roof, the institution focuses on fostering long-term relationships between students, faculty, and families. This setting allows for a structured approach to student development, ensuring that foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning are consistently reinforced throughout the students' formative years.

For more information, contact MATEWAN PRE K-8 at (304) 426-4719 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.