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Jefferson Elementary Center

1103 Plum St
Parkersburg, WV 26101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30% in WV
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Jefferson Elementary Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jefferson Elementary Center's student population of 567 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
567 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jefferson Elementary Center ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary Center is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (WV)
#163 out of 627 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson Elementary Center, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Elementary Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Elementary Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jefferson Elementary Center and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jefferson Elementary Center and the percentage of Asian public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson Elementary Center and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jefferson Elementary Center and the percentage of Black public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
87%
89%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson Elementary Center and the percentage of White public school students in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jefferson Elementary Center and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jefferson Elementary Center.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in West Virginia.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary Center and the public school average diversity score of West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Elementary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Elementary Center and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Virginia by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary Center's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary Center is ranked #163 out of 627 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Jefferson Elementary Center often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Kanawha Elementary School, Criss Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary Center?
567 students attend Jefferson Elementary Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jefferson Elementary Center students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 9:1, 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 567 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

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