DODDRIDGE COUNTY PRESCHOOL CENTER

DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
2945 SMITHTON ROAD
WEST UNION, WV 26456
164 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - K
School Overview
The Doddridge County Preschool Center, located in West Union, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational facility dedicated to the early childhood development of the local community. As a public institution operating under the umbrella of the West Virginia Department of Education, the center focuses on providing a structured, supportive environment where young children can develop essential social, emotional, and academic skills before entering primary school.

The center emphasizes developmentally appropriate practices tailored to the needs of preschoolers, ensuring that students receive a comprehensive introduction to a classroom setting. By integrating early childhood curriculum with local oversight, the Doddridge County Preschool Center acts as a vital resource for families in West Union, aiming to prepare children for future educational success while fostering a positive early relationship with the school system.
164
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    163 (99.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6 %)
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: DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
Phone: (304)873-3955
Grade Range: Pre-K - K
Total Students: 164
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
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 89
Kindergarten 75
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
DODDRIDGE COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOLS
300 Students
182 DODDRIDGE COUNTY SCHOOL RD
WEST UNION, WV 26456 (1.4 miles away)
Elementary School 1st - 4th