Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Driswood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Driswood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Driswood Elementary School's student population of 351 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Driswood Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Driswood Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#129 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
15%
2%
Black
6%
4%
White
65%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driswood Elementary School's ranking?
Driswood Elementary School is ranked #129 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Driswood Elementary School often compared to?
Driswood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Jefferson Elementary School, Page Jackson Elementary School, C. W. Shipley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Driswood Elementary School?
351 students attend Driswood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Driswood Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Driswood Elementary School?
Driswood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Driswood Elementary School offer ?
Driswood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Driswood Elementary School part of?
Driswood Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Schools School District.
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