Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2005)

300 Jefferson Street
Newell, WV 26050
Jefferson Elementary School serves 226 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
226 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
1%
4%
White
96%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
226 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Hancock County Schools.

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