PETERSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PETERSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Monroe County Schools school district, located in PETERSTOWN, WV with about 451 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 31 teachers, PETERSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 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.
PETERSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in the small, rural community of Peterstown, West Virginia. Serving students in the Monroe County School District, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local area, focusing on primary grade levels. It is situated in a quiet, college-adjacent setting, which reflects the close-knit nature of the surrounding community.
As part of the Monroe County school system, Peterstown Elementary is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development and social growth. The school is known for its role in fostering early education in a region characterized by its scenic Appalachian landscape and a strong sense of community pride. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact PETERSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 753-4328 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PETERSTOWN, WV 24963
(304) 753-4328
PETERSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PETERSTOWN, WV with about 451 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Monroe County Schools
- Total Students:
- 451
- Teachers:
- 31.5
- 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 451 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PETERSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
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.