At a glance
Reported students
453
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 388 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
374
South Jefferson Elementary School: 453 reported students.
State peer staffing position
97th percentile
17.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 436
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.8:1
What the reported data says about South Jefferson Elementary School
South Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Charles Town. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Jefferson County Schools. NCES reports 453 students for 2024–25.
Among 388 elementary schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 257.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above the West Virginia median of 13.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (76.8%) and multiracial (11.5%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Jefferson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.8%
- Hispanic8.2%
- Black2.6%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jefferson County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Wright Denny Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
376 reported students
T A Lowery Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
531 reported students
Blue Ridge Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
372 reported students
Page Jackson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
366 reported students
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
348 reported students
Driswood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
348 reported students