- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shenandoah Junction, WV
Driswood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Driswood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540057001478
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Driswood Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Shenandoah Junction · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 348
- students enrolled
Driswood Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Driswood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Shenandoah Junction, WV.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057001478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Driswood Elementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-7.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 540057001478 · Shenandoah Junction, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
348 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,458 students)
Driswood Elementary School shrank from 379 students in 2022-23 to 351 in 2023-24 (-7.4%). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Driswood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,458 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
1,431 students
- Charles Town M
Charles Town Middle School
603 students
- Harpers Ferry 550
Harpers Ferry Middle School
550 students
- T a Lowery Ele 531
T a Lowery Elementary School
531 students
- This school 348
Driswood Elementary School
348 students
What this shows Driswood Elementary School reports 348 students on the CCD universe file.
How Driswood Elementary School compares
Driswood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 348 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
348
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,424
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 348 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Driswood Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Jefferson County Schools reports $14,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Driswood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Town Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harpers Ferry Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| T a Lowery Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Driswood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~348 students)
Frequently asked questions about Driswood Elementary School
How many students attend Driswood Elementary School?
Driswood Elementary School has 348 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shenandoah Junction, WV. CCD year-over-year: 379 (2022-23) → 351 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Driswood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Driswood Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 5% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Driswood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Driswood Elementary School is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Shenandoah Junction, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Driswood Elementary School?
Driswood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Driswood Elementary School rank among public schools in Shenandoah Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Driswood Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Shenandoah Junction, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Schools?
Besides Driswood Elementary School, Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students), Jefferson High School (1,431 students), and Charles Town Middle School (603 students). See the Jefferson County Schools district page for the complete list.