Enrollment
247
Elementary
DISTRICT 361 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540057000345
North Jefferson Elementary
6996 Charles Town Rd, Kearneysville, WV 25430 · (304) 725-9587 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL247 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · 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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 23 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 34 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 37 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 26 | 11% |
| Grade 4 | 41 | 17% |
| Grade 5 | 50 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (36) is 28% smaller than its 5th grade class (50).
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 23% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
32.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
22.0%
WV avg 27.8%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 32 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 22 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all West Virginia schools, those numbers are about 40 and 28.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where North Jefferson Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia | In Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 22.0% | #276 of 350 | #7 of 9 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 32.0% | #214 of 348 | #7 of 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 247 | #212 of 417 | #10 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.1:1 | #31 of 285 | #1 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 46.8% | #34 of 286 | #6 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -21.3% | #95 of 260 | #6 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
247
+33 (+15%) vs 2020
-45% since 1990-91, when it was 452
Student : Teacher
11.1:1
was 10.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 247 | 22.3 | 11.1:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 240 | 29 | 8.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 223 | 25.3 | 8.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 214 | 20 | 10.7:1 | 54% (115) |
| 2017-18 | 314 | 19.5 | 16.1:1 | 56% (176) |
| 2015-16 | 271 | 21 | 12.9:1 | 47% (128) |
| 2010-11 | 273 | 23 | 11.9:1 | 51% (138) |
| 2000-01 | 376 | 30 | 12.5:1 | 55% (207) |
| 1990-91 | 452 | 27 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for North Jefferson Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 21% (314 to 247); teachers up 15% (19.5 to 22.3).
About North Jefferson Elementary
North Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Kearneysville, West Virginia. The school serves pre-K through 5. Enrollment is 247 students.
Jefferson County Schools operates 16 schools. Combined enrollment is 8,386 students.
More than half of the students at North Jefferson Elementary are White (71%). The rest of enrollment is 12% Hispanic, 11% multiracial, and 6% Black. Census estimates put the White share of Jefferson County's population at about 81%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, North Jefferson Elementary scores 47%.
With 22.3 full-time-equivalent teachers, the student-to-teacher ratio is about 11.1:1. The average for elementary schools in West Virginia is 12.9:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher.
Jefferson County is the school's county. There, median household income comes to about $98,806, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and about 6% of people live in poverty. Jefferson County's 18 public schools enroll about 9,763 students and include North Jefferson Elementary.
The closest school to North Jefferson Elementary is T A Lowery Elementary School, located about 1.7 miles away. North Jefferson Elementary is one of several public schools in the area, with 6 others within five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Fringe, meaning it is in rural territory close to an urban area.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 214 to 247, a 15% rise.
The discussion board for North Jefferson Elementary is open to topics like athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
59,260
Census ACS
Median income
$98,806
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
9,763 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Jefferson County Schools
- Washington High SchoolHigh · 1,458 students
- Jefferson High SchoolHigh · 1,431 students
- Charles Town Middle SchoolMiddle · 603 students
- Harpers Ferry Middle SchoolMiddle · 550 students
- T A Lowery Elementary SchoolElementary · 531 students
- South Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary · 453 students
Other schools in Kearneysville
- Eastern Panhandle Preparatory AcademyElementary · 229 students
Nearby schools
- T A Lowery Elementary School1.7 mi · 531
- Wildwood Middle School2.7 mi · 429
- Jefferson High School2.8 mi · 1,431
- Ranson Elementary School3.6 mi · 256
- Driswood Elementary School3.8 mi · 348
- Virtual Preparatory Academy of West Virginia5.0 mi · 1,148
Frequently asked questions
About North Jefferson ElementaryHow many students attend North Jefferson Elementary?
North Jefferson Elementary enrolls approximately 247 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does North Jefferson Elementary serve?
North Jefferson Elementary serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does North Jefferson Elementary have?
North Jefferson Elementary employs 22 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at North Jefferson Elementary?
At North Jefferson Elementary, the student body is approximately 71% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Black, 0% Asian, 11% Two or more.
Is North Jefferson Elementary public or private?
North Jefferson Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Jefferson County Schools.
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