Enrollment
310
Elementary
DISTRICT 361 · STATE 283
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 540057000348
Shepherdstown Elementary School
662 S Church St, Shepherdstown, WV 25443 · (304) 876-6270 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL310 STUDENTS
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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
14.8:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 12.9:1
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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 | 2 | 1% |
| Kindergarten | 42 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 43 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 47 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 73 | 24% |
| Grade 4 | 60 | 19% |
| Grade 5 | 43 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (42) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (43).
Student demographics
34%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
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EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
52.0%
WV avg 39.7%
Math
47.0%
WV avg 27.8%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), West Virginia's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 47 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 Shepherdstown Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In West Virginia | In Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 47.0% | #64 of 350 | #2 of 9 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.0% | #43 of 348 | #2 of 9 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 310 | #145 of 417 | #8 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #213 of 285 | #5 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 33.7% | #71 of 286 | #11 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -28.9% | #40 of 260 | #2 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
310
-59 (-16%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 489
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 14.8:1
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 | 310 | 21 | 14.8:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 322 | 22.5 | 14.3:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 358 | 26.3 | 13.6:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 369 | 25 | 14.8:1 | 34% (124) |
| 2017-18 | 436 | 26 | 16.8:1 | 33% (145) |
| 2015-16 | 435 | 25 | 17.4:1 | 29% (128) |
| 2010-11 | 482 | 25 | 19.3:1 | 25% (120) |
| 2000-01 | 368 | 26 | 14.2:1 | 20% (72) |
| 1990-91 | 489 | 24 | 20.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Shepherdstown Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 29% (436 to 310); teachers down 19% (26 to 21).
About Shepherdstown Elementary School
In Shepherdstown, West Virginia, part of Jefferson County, Shepherdstown Elementary School is an elementary school. School enrollment was 310 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 5.
Jefferson County Schools includes 16 schools. Together they enroll 8,386 students.
Most students at Shepherdstown Elementary School are White: 81% of enrollment. Enrollment also includes 9% multiracial, 5% Black, and 5% Hispanic. County-wide, about 81% of residents are White. By the diversity index, Shepherdstown Elementary School comes in at 34%.
Its teaching staff equals 21 full-time positions, a ratio of 14.8:1. For comparison, elementary schools in West Virginia average 12.9:1.
Census Bureau estimates for Jefferson County show that median household income is about $98,806, roughly 34% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Shepherdstown Elementary School is one of 18 public schools in Jefferson County, which together enroll about 9,763 students.
The closest public school, Shepherdstown Middle School, is about 0.2 miles from Shepherdstown Elementary School. Within five miles are 2 other public schools.
The school is in rural territory close to an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Fringe).
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, Shepherdstown Elementary School went from 369 students to 310.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
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 Shepherdstown
- Shepherdstown Middle SchoolMiddle · 308 students
Other Shepherdstown Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Shepherdstown Elementary. Shepherdstown Elementary School is the largest of the 2.
- Shepherdstown Elementary SchoolMechanicsburg, PA · 283 students
Nearby schools
- Shepherdstown Middle School0.2 mi · 308
- Sharpsburg Elementary3.4 mi · 362
- Wildwood Middle School5.0 mi · 429
- Jefferson High School5.3 mi · 1,431
- T A Lowery Elementary School5.4 mi · 531
- North Jefferson Elementary5.6 mi · 247
Frequently asked questions
About Shepherdstown Elementary SchoolHow large is Shepherdstown Elementary School?
Shepherdstown Elementary School enrolls approximately 310 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Shepherdstown Elementary School serve?
Shepherdstown Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
How many students per teacher at Shepherdstown Elementary School?
Approximately 14.8:1 students per teacher at Shepherdstown Elementary School.
What is the student diversity at Shepherdstown Elementary School?
Student demographics at Shepherdstown Elementary School are roughly 81% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 9% Two or more.
What district is Shepherdstown Elementary School in?
Shepherdstown Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Schools.
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