Terra Alta/East Preston School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Terra Alta, WV Grades PK–08 Rural: Distant Morgantown, WV SchoolScore™ A+ (91.6)
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Terra Alta/East Preston School
Terra Alta, WV 26764
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ A+ (91.6)
283
Students
22.0
Teachers
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
(304)789-2344
Phone
http://prestoncountyschoolswv.sites.thr…
Website

Terra Alta/East Preston School is a public school administered by the Preston County Schools district in Terra Alta, WEST VIRGINIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 283 students enrolled; a 12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs West Virginia Elementary School Average
Enrollment
283.0
State avg: 288.0
▼ 2% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.86:1
State avg: 12.9:1
School Details
School Name
Terra Alta/East Preston School
NCESSCH ID
540117000913
State School ID
WV-7000000-70105
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1103 E State Ave
City
Terra Alta
State
West Virginia
ZIP Code
26764
County
Preston County
Metro Area
Morgantown, WV
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
5402
State Leg. Upper
54014
State Leg. Lower
54084
Latitude
39.44317
Longitude
-79.5354
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
283
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
Not Applicable 179 63.3%
No Category Codes 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Preston County Schools
LEAID
5401170
State LEA ID
WV-7000000
Phone
(304)329-0580
Website
http://www.prestoncountyschools.com/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Kingwood
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$62,146K
Federal Revenue
$9,720K
State Revenue
$32,517K
Local Revenue
$19,909K
Total Expenditure
$54,700K
Instruction Exp.
$29,943K
Support Services
$19,431K
Other Current Exp.
$2,949K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Terra Alta/East Preston School

1
Crellin Elementary
Oakland · Elementary
5.2 mi
2
Preston High School
Kingwood · High
7.7 mi
3
Central Preston Middle School
Kingwood · Middle
8 mi
4
Southern Garrett High School
Oakland · High
8.2 mi
5
Yough Glades Elementary
Oakland · Elementary
8.2 mi
6
Kingwood Elementary
Kingwood · Elementary
8.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Terra Alta/East Preston School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Terra Alta/East Preston School?
283 students are enrolled at Terra Alta/East Preston School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Terra Alta/East Preston School have?
Terra Alta/East Preston School has 22.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1.
What grades does Terra Alta/East Preston School serve?
Terra Alta/East Preston School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Terra Alta/East Preston School a charter school?
Terra Alta/East Preston School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Terra Alta/East Preston School located in?
Terra Alta/East Preston School is located in the Morgantown, WV metropolitan area.
What school district does Terra Alta/East Preston School belong to?
Terra Alta/East Preston School is part of the Preston County Schools school district.
How much does Preston County Schools spend per student?
The Preston County Schools district spends approximately $193,286,219 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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