Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Shepherdstown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Shepherdstown Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shepherdstown Elementary School is 0.34, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.22. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Shepherdstown Elementary School?
322 students attend Shepherdstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Shepherdstown Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shepherdstown Elementary School?
Shepherdstown Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Shepherdstown Elementary School offer ?
Shepherdstown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Shepherdstown Elementary School part of?
when I was little i was pinned down on the ground and some kid nailed me in the balls and the next day NONE of the teachers nor the principle did anything to help.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Paul Rodriguez
51/20/2020
I love this school I never want to leave it!!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Teagan Mosey
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 322 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
