TERRA ALTA/EAST PRESTON SCHOOL

TERRA ALTA/EAST PRESTON SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Preston County Schools school district, located in TERRA ALTA, WV with about 387 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 27 teachers, TERRA ALTA/EAST PRESTON 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.

TERRA ALTA/EAST PRESTON SCHOOL, located in Terra Alta, West Virginia, is a public school serving students in Preston County. As a consolidated school, it plays a vital role in the community by providing educational services for students across the surrounding rural area. The school is part of the Preston County School District and focuses on foundational academic development, typically serving students from pre-kindergarten through the middle school grade levels.

The institution emphasizes a community-centered approach to learning, aiming to provide a supportive environment that fosters both academic growth and social development. Given its location in a small, close-knit town, the school serves as a central hub for local families, often participating in regional district initiatives and extracurricular activities that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and community engagement.

For more information, contact TERRA ALTA/EAST PRESTON SCHOOL at (304) 789-2344 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1103 EAST STATE AVENUE
TERRA ALTA, WV 26764
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TERRA ALTA/EAST PRESTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TERRA ALTA, WV with about 387 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
387
Teachers:
27
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
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 387 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TERRA ALTA/EAST PRESTON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.

White
97.7%
Two or more races
1.3%
Hispanic/Latino
0.8%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%

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.