TENNERTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

TENNERTON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Upshur County Schools school district, located in BUCKHANNON, WV with about 308 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 16 teachers, TENNERTON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

TENNERTON ELEMENTARY School is a public PK-5 institution located in Buckhannon, West Virginia, serving the students of Upshur County. Nestled in a rural setting, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction within a supportive community environment. As part of the Upshur County School District, it emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while striving to foster a positive, student-centered atmosphere that encourages social and emotional development during the formative years of elementary education.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the local community, maintaining a traditional small-town educational environment. Because it is part of a smaller school system, TENNERTON ELEMENTARY typically benefits from a close-knit staff and a focus on individualized attention for its students. By integrating classroom learning with extracurricular activities and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while promoting a sense of school pride and local identity.

For more information, contact TENNERTON ELEMENTARY at (304) 472-1278 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.