- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charles Town, WV
South Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for South Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540057000350
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Jefferson Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Charles Town · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 453
- students enrolled
South Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Charles Town, WV.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
South Jefferson Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 540057000350 · Charles Town, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 16.8:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,458 students)
South Jefferson Elementary School held near 448 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
South Jefferson 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 453
South Jefferson Elementary School
453 students
What this shows South Jefferson Elementary School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Jefferson Elementary School compares
South Jefferson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 453 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.8%
Two or More 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 76.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, South Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County Schools reports $14,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Jefferson 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles Town Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harpers Ferry Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| T a Lowery Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Jefferson 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 (~453 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend South Jefferson Elementary School?
South Jefferson Elementary School has 453 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charles Town, WV. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Jefferson Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 28% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at South Jefferson Elementary School is White at 76.8% of enrollment, in Charles Town, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Jefferson Elementary School?
South Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 South Jefferson Elementary School rank among public schools in Charles Town?
By Resource Investment Index, South Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Charles Town, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Charles Town on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Schools?
Besides South Jefferson 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.