LESTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LESTER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Raleigh County Schools school district, located in LESTER, WV with about 156 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 11 teachers, LESTER ELEMENTARY 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.

LESTER ELEMENTARY School is located in the community of Lester, West Virginia, serving students within the Raleigh County Schools district. As a primary educational institution, it functions as a central hub for the local neighborhood, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to young learners in a rural West Virginia setting.

The school operates under the broader guidelines of the Raleigh County school system, emphasizing core curriculum standards and community-centered education. Being situated on Lester Highway, it serves as a long-standing fixture in the local area, dedicated to the social and academic development of its elementary-aged student population through collaborative efforts between faculty, families, and the surrounding community.

For more information, contact LESTER ELEMENTARY at (304) 934-5885 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.