Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jefferson Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
2%
Black
n/a
4%
White
95%
88%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% WV state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% WV state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Primary School?
190 students attend Jefferson Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Jefferson Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Primary School?
Jefferson Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Primary School offer ?
Jefferson Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Jefferson Primary School part of?
Jefferson Primary School is part of Brooke County Schools School District.
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