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Jane Lew Elementary School

6536 Main St, Jane Lew, WV 26378 · (304) 884-7836 · Lewis County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY42-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL271 STUDENTS
Enrollment
271
Elementary
DISTRICT 255 · STATE 283
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.7:1 · STATE 12.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
20
Kindergarten
33
Grade 1
40
Grade 2
43
Grade 3
47
Grade 4
44
Grade 5
44
Student demographics
White
25393%
DISTRICT 96% · STATE 87%
Hispanic
41%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 3%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 4%
Two+
124%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
14353%
Female
12847%

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Test scores

EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)
English Language Arts
27.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
27.0%
WV avg 27.8%
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
271
-40 (-13%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 14.2:1
% White
93%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Jane Lew Elementary School

Jane Lew Elementary School is an elementary school of reasonably sized scale in Jane Lew, West Virginia, one of the schools within Lewis County Schools, enrolling 271 students in grades pre-K through 5.

Lewis County Schools comprises 6 schools with combined enrollment of 2,226 students; Jane Lew Elementary School is among them.

Looking at the student body, Jane Lew Elementary School lists that 93% of students identify as White, making the school strongly White-majority. The remainder reads as 4% multiracial. Compared to Lewis County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Jane Lew Elementary School has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.4:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 12.9:1, putting Jane Lew Elementary School higher than the state norm the norm.

In the broader community, ACS estimates for Lewis County put median household income runs about $56,477, roughly 19% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Jane Lew Elementary School is one of 6 public schools in Lewis County (combined enrollment of about 2,226 students).

Nearest neighbor: Lost Creek Elementary School, around 5.1 miles off. Within ten miles, there are 7 other public schools, a sparser pattern than typical urban areas.

The school occupies a low-density site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 13%: 311 students in 2018 compared to 271 in 2025.

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Lewis County at a glance

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Population
16,740
Census ACS
Median income
$56,477
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
2,226 students

Quick facts

School name
Jane Lew Elementary School
District
Lewis County Schools
Address
6536 Main St, Jane Lew, WV 26378
Phone
(304) 884-7836
County
Lewis County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–05
Total enrollment
271
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Locale
42-Rural: Distant
NCES ID
540063000699
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Jane Lew Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at Jane Lew Elementary School?
Jane Lew Elementary School enrolls approximately 271 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does Jane Lew Elementary School serve?
Jane Lew Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jane Lew Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Jane Lew Elementary School is approximately 14.4:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Jane Lew Elementary School?
Student demographics at Jane Lew Elementary School are roughly 93% White, 1% Hispanic, 1% Black, 4% Two or more.
What district is Jane Lew Elementary School in?
Jane Lew Elementary School is part of Lewis County Schools.
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