SOUTH PRESTON SCHOOL
SOUTH PRESTON SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Preston County Schools school district, located in TUNNELTON, WV with about 391 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 23 teachers, SOUTH PRESTON SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
SOUTH PRESTON SCHOOL, located in the rural community of Tunnelton, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution for students in Preston County. Situated along the South Preston Highway, the school functions as a central hub for local families, emphasizing a curriculum designed to meet state academic standards while fostering a supportive community environment characteristic of smaller, rural school districts.
Beyond its academic instruction, SOUTH PRESTON SCHOOL plays an integral role in the social and developmental life of its students. By providing a structured learning environment, the school focuses on preparing children for their future educational transitions while maintaining a deep connection to the history and identity of the Tunnelton area. It remains a focal point for the local community, dedicated to student growth and engagement within the broader Preston County school system.
For more information, contact SOUTH PRESTON SCHOOL at (304) 568-2292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TUNNELTON, WV 26444
(304) 568-2292
SOUTH PRESTON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TUNNELTON, WV with about 391 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:
- 391
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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 391 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH PRESTON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 98.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
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.