PETERSTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS
150 COLLEGE DRIVE
PETERSTOWN, WV 24963
388 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Peterstown Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Peterstown, West Virginia. Serving students in the Monroe County School District, the school functions as a foundational educational institution for the local area, focusing on primary grade levels. It is situated in a quiet, college-adjacent setting, which reflects the close-knit nature of the surrounding community.

As part of the Monroe County school system, Peterstown Elementary is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development and social growth. The school is known for its role in fostering early education in a region characterized by its scenic Appalachian landscape and a strong sense of community pride. By maintaining a focus on foundational skills and student engagement, the school aims to prepare its young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.
388
Total Students
27.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    375 (96.6 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.3 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: MONROE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)753-4328
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 69
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 73
Grade 2 65
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Narrows Elementary/Middle
Giles County Public Schools
859 Students
401 Wolf St
Narrows, VA 24124 (9.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 7th