SOUTH JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTH JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County Schools school district, located in CHARLES TOWN, WV with about 495 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 28 teachers, SOUTH JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

SOUTH JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in Charles Town, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County school district. Situated on Summit Point Road, the school focuses on providing a nurturing environment for students in their early academic years. It is dedicated to fostering both intellectual growth and social development, adhering to the curriculum standards set forth by the state of West Virginia to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition into middle school.

As a community-centered school, South Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the importance of a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents. The school’s programs are designed to accommodate a diverse student body, offering a mix of core academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a culture of inclusivity and academic excellence, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its pupils while maintaining a safe, supportive atmosphere for the children of the Charles Town area.

For more information, contact SOUTH JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 728-9216 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4599 SUMMIT POINT ROAD
CHARLES TOWN, WV 25414-4673
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SOUTH JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in CHARLES TOWN, WV with about 495 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
495
Teachers:
28.5
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 495 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.

White
79.6%
Hispanic/Latino
8.7%
Two or more races
7.3%
Black or African American
4.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.