A. T. Allison Elementary School

(304)387-1915

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

A. T. Allison Elementary School is a public school located in Chester, West Virginia, serving students in Hancock County. Situated on Railroad Street, the school provides foundational education for the local community, focusing on core academic standards and the social-emotional development of its primary-grade students. As part of the Hancock County School District, it aims to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Chester, emphasizing community involvement and neighborhood accessibility. By offering a standard K-5 curriculum, A. T. Allison focuses on literacy, numeracy, and foundational life skills. The school community often prioritizes close communication between staff and families, striving to create a nurturing atmosphere where students can develop both their academic potential and character in a stable, local setting.

261

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for A. T. Allison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	243
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	11

White
243 (93.1%)
Two or More
11 (4.2%)
Hispanic
6 (2.3%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

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:	Hancock County Schools
Phone:	(304)387-1915
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
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 47

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 57