ROWLESBURG SCHOOL
ROWLESBURG SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Preston County Schools school district, located in ROWLESBURG, WV with about 95 students offering grade levels from 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 9 teachers, ROWLESBURG SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
ROWLESBURG SCHOOL, located at 46 Center Street in Rowlesburg, West Virginia, serves as a cornerstone of the small, historic community in Preston County. Historically, the school has functioned as a community-centered institution, providing K-8 education to local students. It is deeply integrated into the town’s identity, often serving as a focal point for local gatherings and regional pride, especially given the school’s long-standing history within the Preston County school district.
In recent years, the school has been the subject of significant local discourse regarding administrative consolidation and facility usage. While the school has faced the challenges inherent to rural West Virginia education—such as declining enrollment and budgetary constraints—it remains a symbol of the town's resilience. The facility continues to be recognized for its scenic location along the Cheat River and its role in fostering close-knit educational experiences for the children of the Rowlesburg area.
For more information, contact ROWLESBURG SCHOOL at (304) 454-9311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ROWLESBURG, WV 26425
(304) 454-9311
ROWLESBURG SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ROWLESBURG, WV with about 95 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Preston County Schools
- Total Students:
- 95
- Teachers:
- 9.5
- 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 95 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending ROWLESBURG SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 98.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.1%
- Female
- 63.2%
- Male
- 36.8%
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.