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Jefferson Elementary Center

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary Center is a public elementary school in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving 567 students in grades PK-5. While the school is part of the Wood County Schools district, which is ranked 6th out of 55 districts in the state, Jefferson Elementary has struggled academically compared to other schools in the area.

The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics, English Language Arts, and Science are consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate at Jefferson Elementary was 23.9%, compared to 60.4% for the district and 53.2% for the state. Nearby schools like Neale Elementary, Blennerhassett Elementary, and Gihon Elementary have significantly higher academic performance, with many ranking in the top 25 elementary schools in the state.

Jefferson Elementary Center also faces challenges related to its student demographic composition and socioeconomic status. The school has a predominantly white student population, with 87.3% of students identifying as white, and a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 81.26% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. These factors may contribute to the school's lower academic performance compared to nearby schools with more diverse student populations and lower percentages of students from low-income families.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1103 Plum St
       Parkersburg, WV  26101-4936

(304) 420-9554

District: Wood County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
233rd of 368 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,103 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary Center usually attend:

Middle:    Hamilton Middle School
High:    Parkersburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.2 Help
Number of students:  525

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Two or more races:
8.6%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.3% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary Center ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in West Virginia. It also ranks 14th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Wood County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), two or more races (8.6%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary Center is 9.2, which is the 2nd best among 16 elementary schools in the Wood County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary Center is $17,103, which is the 2nd highest among 16 elementary schools in the Wood County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary Center 233rd of 368 West Virginia public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
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Wood County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wood County Schools 6th of 55 West Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary Center

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 21.12 381st 420 9.3%
2010 30.32 351st 427 17.8%
2011 19.94 397th 426 6.8%
2012 8.95 420th 426 1.4%
2013 11.54 423rd 428 1.2%
2014 9.62 417th 422 1.2%
2015 12.17 392nd 408 3.9%
2016 10.54 392nd 402 2.5%
2017 13.27 388th 399 2.8%
2018 18.69 369th 392 5.9%
2019 31.20 284th 383 25.8%
2021 41.59 218th 380 42.6%
2022 56.18 144th 375 61.6%
2023 43.51 209th 368 43.2%
2024 40.70 233rd 368 36.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 15.13 215th 218 1.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.54 263rd 377 30.2%
2018 52.75 103rd 258 60.1%
2019 40.66 102nd 185 44.9%
2023 41.96 109th 180 39.4%
2024 27.71 151st 183 17.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.01 368th 382 3.7%
2018 31.25 294th 368 20.1%
2021 57.86 100th 335 70.1%
2022 67.71 63rd 347 81.8%
2023 61.57 91st 333 72.7%
2024 45.27 183rd 336 45.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 14.30 371st 381 2.6%
2018 20.60 337th 366 7.9%
2019 30.17 259th 339 23.6%
2021 42.42 182nd 322 43.5%
2022 58.14 116th 325 64.3%
2023 45.18 174th 317 45.1%
2024 53.32 147th 316 53.5%
See the entire list of Best West Virginia Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.48 32nd 146 78.1%
2022 60.02 38th 154 75.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 18.44 360th 382 5.8%
2018 23.14 327th 364 10.2%
2019 35.47 235th 338 30.5%
2021 41.39 198th 333 40.5%
2022 52.76 135th 330 59.1%
2023 40.99 197th 322 38.8%
2024 27.17 266th 325 18.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.66 61st 187 67.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 20.58 145th 156 7.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 22.77 8th 11 27.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary Center

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 13.60 369th 382 3.4%
2018 15.85 360th 374 3.7%
2019 26.06 312th 373 16.4%
2021 38.74 236th 376 37.2%
2022 53.23 154th 373 58.7%
2023 35.81 255th 366 30.3%
2024 43.81 212th 367 42.2%
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Data source: test scores: West Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: West Virginia Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, September 12, 2024

Open Quote This school is an entirely different place with Principal Lowers leading the charge. She has worked hard to make the school and grounds clean and polished. We followed the school on Facebook over the summer and were impressed by all the improvements. My kids come home happy and are eager to go to school. The staff are welcoming and kind. Our kids are excited to go to school and love their teachers. As a parent, knowing my kids are happy and safe is a huge win. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, September 12, 2024

Open Quote Wow! Jefferson school and grounds are looking fabulous. Everything is freshly painted, lawns trimmed, upgrades to the building, floors and school clean. Very impressed. I am also so thankful for the staff and all the parent engagement activities JEC provides. I am also very thankful for the staff and all they do to go above and beyond. They greet kids at the door each morning with a smile, wave goodbye and tell students how much they will be missed. Teachers and admin at JEC work hard to show the kids and families that they are loved, valued, respected and will get an equal opportunity of a quality education. The Special Education services and help of the Title 1 teachers is an huge bonus. Although JEC is a high poverty school, they work hard here to support their student's and families needs. Close Quote


by a principal
Friday, September 6, 2024

Open Quote Excellent updated facilities which include a newly renovated library and auditorium. Caring teachers! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 293 293
1990 331 12 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 344
1991 345 21 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1992 335 23 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 337 28 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1994 703 43 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1995 690 49 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1996 690 49 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1997 745 38 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 789
1998 760 39 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 806
1999 724 33 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 762
2000 702 34 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 741
2001 636 16 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2002 632 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2003 632 16 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 649
2004 619 25 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2005 609 23 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 636
2006 599 30 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2007 546 30 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 579
2008 534 24 4 0 3 n/a n/a 0 565
2009 447 25 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 476
2010 442 22 2 4 1 0 16 0 487
2011 436 21 1 2 0 0 18 0 478
2012 430 17 2 7 1 0 19 0 476
2013 454 21 1 6 2 0 17 0 501
2014 441 21 1 4 0 1 21 0 489
2015 481 19 1 4 0 1 22 0 528
2016 399 21 1 4 0 1 24 0 450
2017 390 20 2 5 0 1 13 0 431
2018 366 20 1 5 1 1 20 1 415
2019 339 18 4 3 0 4 25 0 393
2020 354 13 5 4 0 1 22 0 399
2021 520 22 3 12 0 1 45 0 603
2022 529 11 2 10 0 1 48 0 601
2023 495 10 2 14 0 0 46 0 567
2024 443 14 3 20 0 0 45 0 525

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 293 27.0 10.8 n/a
1990 344 27.0 12.7 71.2
1991 366 29.0 12.6 70.2
1992 358 27.0 13.2 75.7
1993 365 28.0 13.0 78.1
1994 748 54.0 13.9 62.3
1995 742 58.0 12.8 61.7
1996 742 58.0 12.8 61.7
1997 789 59.0 13.4 64.5
1998 806 59.0 13.7 63.6
1999 762 61.0 12.5 70.9
2000 741 62.0 12.0 73.1
2001 655 59.0 11.1 67.9
2002 649 56.0 11.6 70.9
2003 649 56.0 11.6 70.9
2004 645 57.0 11.3 74.7
2005 636 59.5 10.7 74.5
2006 632 57.0 11.1 72.3
2007 579 55.0 10.5 79.8
2008 565 52.0 10.9 72.4
2009 476 44.0 10.8 81.5
2010 487 46.0 10.5 85
2011 478 44.5 10.7 81
2012 476 47.0 10.1 82.1
2013 501 44.0 11.3 88.4
2014 489 48.5 10.0 82.8
2015 528 50.0 10.5 85.6
2016 450 50.0 9.0 87.1
2017 431 50.0 8.6 73.5
2018 415 50.0 8.3 85.5
2019 393 46.0 8.5 83.7
2020 399 44.0 9.0 82.5
2021 603 62.0 9.7 81.3
2022 601 60.0 10.0 n/a
2023 567 59.6 9.5 n/a
2024 525 57.0 9.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Elementary Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 293 27.0 10.8 n/a
1990 344 27.0 12.7 71.2
1991 366 29.0 12.6 70.2
1992 358 27.0 13.2 75.7
1993 365 28.0 13.0 78.1
1994 748 54.0 13.9 62.3
1995 742 58.0 12.8 61.7
1996 742 58.0 12.8 61.7
1997 789 59.0 13.4 64.5
1998 806 59.0 13.7 63.6
1999 762 61.0 12.5 70.9
2000 741 62.0 12.0 73.1
2001 655 59.0 11.1 67.9
2002 649 56.0 11.6 70.9
2003 649 56.0 11.6 70.9
2004 645 57.0 11.3 74.7
2005 636 59.5 10.7 74.5
2006 632 57.0 11.1 72.3
2007 579 55.0 10.5 79.8
2008 565 52.0 10.9 72.4
2009 476 44.0 10.8 81.5
2010 487 46.0 10.5 85
2011 478 44.5 10.7 81
2012 476 47.0 10.1 82.1
2013 501 44.0 11.3 88.4
2014 489 48.5 10.0 82.8
2015 528 50.0 10.5 85.6
2016 450 50.0 9.0 87.1
2017 431 50.0 8.6 73.5
2018 415 50.0 8.3 85.5
2019 393 46.0 8.5 83.7
2020 399 44.0 9.0 82.5
2021 603 62.0 9.7 81.3
2022 601 60.0 10.0 n/a
2023 567 59.6 9.5 n/a
2024 525 57.0 9.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $3,012 (17.6%) $14,091 (82.4%) $17,103

Data source: West Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 284th of 383 Elementary schoolsRanks 209th of 368 Elementary schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary Center)42.340.2
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)61.467.1
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)50.951.6
 0.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary Center)34.638.3
 3.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)54.555
 0.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)4439.9
 4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary Center)42.636.6
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)57.958
 0.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)47.345.7
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary Center)31.948.3
 16.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)56.858.7
 1.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)48.844.2
 4.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary Center)34.830.5
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Wood County Schools)5548.8
 6.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Virginia)4038.1
 1.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary Center)39.151.2
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Wood County Schools)53.757
 3.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Virginia)47.244.3
 2.9%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary Center)34.828.1
 6.7%
   5th Grade Science (Wood County Schools)46.542.3
 4.2%
   5th Grade Science (West Virginia)35.430.8
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students393567
 44.3%
African American1810
 44.4%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic314
 366.7%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White339495
 46%
Two or More Races2546
 84%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary Center

Students at Jefferson Elementary Center are 84% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hamilton Middle School
High : Parkersburg High School

Jefferson Elementary Center ranks 233rd of 368 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 525 students attended Jefferson Elementary Center.


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