Shepherdstown Elementary School (Closed 2026)

662 S Church St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
(School attendance zone shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Serving 310 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 53% (which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Shepherdstown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
310 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

This School
State Level (WV)
#60 out of 617 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
34%
53%
41%
50-54%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
3%
Black
5%
4%
White
81%
87%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
19%
0.33
(22-23)
21.6%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shepherdstown Elementary School's ranking?
Shepherdstown Elementary School is ranked #60 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in West Virginia.
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 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Shepherdstown Elementary School?
310 students attend Shepherdstown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Shepherdstown Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% 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 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Shepherdstown Elementary School part of?
Shepherdstown Elementary School is part of Jefferson County Schools.

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