- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
T a Lowery Elementary School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 540057000057 · Shenandoah Junction, WV Other · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,458 students)
T a Lowery Elementary School shrank from 522 students in 2022-23 to 492 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE added 31.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
T a Lowery 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
- This school 531
T a Lowery Elementary School
531 students
- South Jefferso 453
South Jefferson Elementary School
453 students
What this shows T a Lowery Elementary School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How T a Lowery Elementary School compares
T a Lowery 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Jefferson County Schools reports $14,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,431
- 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
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 (~531 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 522 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), down 30.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.