Serving 448 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 41% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in WV
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
South Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Jefferson Elementary School is 0.35, 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?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend South Jefferson Elementary School?
448 students attend South Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of South Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Jefferson Elementary School?
South Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
South Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Jefferson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 448 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
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