This School In Telangana Operates For Just One Student With One Teacher – News18

Last Updated:January 08, 2025, 23:03 IST

The only student, a girl in class four, continues her education without disruption at the upper primary school in Wyra mandal.

On the outskirts of Wardhannapet municipality in Warangal district, Konapuram government primary school operates with an unusual setup—just one student and one devoted teacher. Despite the odds, Jaganmehan, the school’s only teacher, cycles 5 kilometres every day to ensure that Shreyan, the lone student, doesn’t miss out on her education.

The school, nestled in a two-room building—one for the Anganwadi centre and the other for primary classes—stands as a beacon of dedication, proving that learning can thrive even in the most unconventional circumstances.

The only student, a girl in class four, attends the upper primary school in Wyra mandal to continue her education without interruption, a district education official told PTI on Wednesday.

The story of the girl recently gained widespread attention on social media. Netizens praised her father’s decision to keep her enrolled, ensuring the school stays open. Some describe her as both fortunate and unfortunate—fortunate to have a dedicated personal tutor, yet unfortunate to miss out on the companionship of classmates.

School Launches Programme To Boost Enrolment

The official explained that the main reasons for the low enrolment are the increasing preference for private and English medium schools, and parents choosing to enrol their children in state-run social welfare residential schools after class 4.

Currently, the school is managed by a single teacher, following the required pupil-to-teacher ratio. Efforts are being made to encourage parents to enrol their children for the next academic year, with hopes of admitting at least 25 students. “In fact, we have highly qualified teachers,” the official said.

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To attract more students, the school has launched a program called ‘We Can Learn,’ which focuses on improving English and communication skills. This initiative is being promoted to boost admissions. Additionally, teachers are receiving training to enhance their skills. “We are expecting positive outcomes in terms of admissions,” the official added.