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Sistersville Elementary School

651 Sistersville Elementary School Road, Sistersville, WV 26175 · (304) 652-2601 · Tyler County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL233 STUDENTS
Enrollment
233
Elementary
DISTRICT 253 · STATE 283
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.8:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
23
Kindergarten
29
Grade 1
39
Grade 2
31
Grade 3
35
Grade 4
33
Grade 5
43
Student demographics
White
22797%
DISTRICT 97% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
10%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Two+
52%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
12353%
Female
11047%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
37.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
42.0%
WV avg 27.8%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
233
-50 (-18%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.6:1
was 11.6:1
% White
97%
was 99%
% Black
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Sistersville Elementary School

Sistersville Elementary School is a tight-knit elementary-level community in Sistersville, West Virginia, overseen by Tyler County Schools. The school educates 233 students in grades pre-K through 5.

Sistersville Elementary School is one of 4 schools operated by Tyler County Schools, a district that caters to 1,185 students overall.

On demographics, Sistersville Elementary School shows that 97% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority; the rest is composed of 2% multiracial. That composition is broadly in line with Tyler County as a whole.

On the resource side, The school lists 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.6:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.9:1, putting Sistersville Elementary School tighter than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Tyler County put median household earnings sit near $63,693, about 16% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 13%. In all, Tyler County runs 4 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,185 students), of which Sistersville Elementary School is one.

The closest other public school is Matamoras Elementary School, roughly 4.3 miles away. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a ten-mile radius, suggesting a relatively low-density school footprint.

The school occupies a countryside site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Sistersville Elementary School's enrollment has edged down 18% since 2018, when it stood at 283 (now 233).

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Tyler County at a glance

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Population
8,064
Census ACS
Median income
$63,693
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,185 students

Quick facts

School name
Sistersville Elementary School
District
Tyler County Schools
Address
651 Sistersville Elementary School Road, Sistersville, WV 26175
Phone
(304) 652-2601
County
Tyler County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
233
Teachers (FTE)
22
Student–teacher ratio
10.6:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
540144001071
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Tyler County Schools
Other schools in Sistersville
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Sistersville Elementary School
How many students attend Sistersville Elementary School?
Sistersville Elementary School enrolls approximately 233 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Sistersville Elementary School serve?
Sistersville Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sistersville Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Sistersville Elementary School is approximately 10.6:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Sistersville Elementary School?
Student demographics at Sistersville Elementary School are roughly 97% White, 0% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Sistersville Elementary School?
Sistersville Elementary School is overseen by Tyler County Schools in Tyler County.
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