Serving 601 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary Center's student population of 601 students has grown by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Elementary Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 629 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary Center is 0.22, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 629 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
2%
Black
2%
4%
White
88%
89%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary Center's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary Center is ranked #345 out of 629 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Jefferson Elementary Center often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Criss Elementary School, Kanawha Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% WV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% WV state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary Center?
601 students attend Jefferson Elementary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Jefferson Elementary Center students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary Center?
Jefferson Elementary Center has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary Center offer ?
Jefferson Elementary Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary Center part of?
Jefferson Elementary Center is part of Wood County Schools School District.
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