Enrollment
475
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540162001157
Jefferson Elementary Center — Parkersburg, WV
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Wood County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary Center compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson Elementary Center reports 475 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 59.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 30% below the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 40% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 158 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 51.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Wood County Schools spends $13,290 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.1% from local sources (property taxes), 52.8% from the state, and 16.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Elementary Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 75% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
— 30% below state mean
Top 5% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
51.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,290
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 158 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 475 Top 75% in West Virginia — larger than 25% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 59.0
Students per teacher 9.6:1 -30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540162001157
Student demographics
White 85.5%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 158:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 51.2%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 48
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wood County Schools, which includes Jefferson Elementary Center.
$13,290
Per student
-18%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 52.8%
Federal 16.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Enrollment
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
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Criss Elementary School
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Franklin Elementary Center
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary Center
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary Center?
Jefferson Elementary Center has 475 students enrolled. It is a other school in PARKERSBURG, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary Center is 9.6:1, which is 30% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary Center?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary Center is White at 85.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in PARKERSBURG, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary Center?
Jefferson Elementary Center has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.