West Jefferson Elementary School serves 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
352 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
5%
25%
White
89%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Jefferson Elementary School?
352 students attend West Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What grades does West Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
West Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Jefferson Elementary School part of?
West Jefferson Elementary School is part of Ashe County Schools School District.
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