SISTERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SISTERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tyler County Schools school district, located in SISTERSVILLE, WV with about 283 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 24 teachers, SISTERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

SISTERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 651 School Road in Sistersville, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Tyler County School District. Situated in a historic river town, the school plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in the primary grades. The facility is designed to foster both academic growth and social development, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside the character-building initiatives common in small-town West Virginia public schools.

The school is characterized by its close-knit atmosphere, where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention to help young learners meet state academic standards. As part of a smaller school district, Sistersville Elementary often leverages its size to encourage strong parent-teacher partnerships and community involvement, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with modern educational tools, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining the values and traditions of the Sistersville community.

For more information, contact SISTERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 652-2601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

651 SCHOOL ROAD
SISTERSVILLE, WV 26175-9763
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SISTERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SISTERSVILLE, WV with about 283 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
283
Teachers:
24.5
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 283 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SISTERSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
98.9%
Two or more races
0.7%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
41.0%
Male
59.0%

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.