Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Driswood Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Driswood Elementary School serves the eastern part of Shenandoah Junction, WV, encompassing an area of approximately 11.2 square miles. Most students typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest point in the attendance zone being about 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Driswood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Driswood Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Helping Students Achieve Their Potential
School Rankings
Driswood Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Driswood Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.3%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Driswood Elementary School's ranking?
Driswood Elementary School is ranked #87 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Driswood Elementary School often compared to?
Driswood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Jefferson Elementary School, Page Jackson Elementary School, C. W. Shipley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Driswood Elementary School?
348 students attend Driswood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Driswood Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Driswood Elementary School?
Driswood Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Driswood Elementary School offer ?
Driswood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Driswood Elementary School part of?
Driswood Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Schools.
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