Enrollment
531
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shenandoah Junction, WV
T a Lowery Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for T a Lowery Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540057000057
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T a Lowery Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Shenandoah Junction · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 531
- students enrolled
T a Lowery Elementary School has class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T a Lowery Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Shenandoah Junction, WV.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057000057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How T a Lowery Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at T a Lowery Elementary School
T a Lowery Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Shenandoah Junction, West Virginia, enrolling 531 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.1:1 is larger than about 93% of West Virginia schools and 31% above the 13.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 531 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students) and Jefferson High School (1,431 students) alongside T a Lowery Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How T a Lowery Elementary School compares
T a Lowery Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 93% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.5%
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
$12,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 6.8%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, T a Lowery Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jefferson County Schools, which includes T a Lowery Elementary School.
$12,888
Per student
-13%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 13.5%
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.
How T a Lowery 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harpers Ferry Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T a Lowery Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about T a Lowery Elementary School
How many students attend T a Lowery Elementary School?
T a Lowery Elementary School has 531 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shenandoah Junction, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T a Lowery Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at T a Lowery Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 31% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T a Lowery Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at T a Lowery Elementary School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in Shenandoah Junction, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T a Lowery Elementary School?
T a Lowery Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does T a Lowery Elementary School rank among public schools in Shenandoah Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, T a Lowery Elementary School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Shenandoah Junction on the city page.
Is T a Lowery Elementary School a good school?
T a Lowery Elementary School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Schools?
Besides T a Lowery 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.
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