DRISWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DRISWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County Schools school district, located in SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, WV with about 478 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, DRISWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
DRISWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public educational institution located in Shenandoah Junction, Jefferson County, West Virginia. Serving the local community, the school is part of the West Virginia public education system, which emphasizes foundational learning, academic growth, and character development for students in their early developmental years. Its location in a suburban-rural area of the Eastern Panhandle places it within a growing region that prioritizes accessible, neighborhood-based schooling.
Like other institutions overseen by the West Virginia Department of Education, Driswood Elementary generally focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside opportunities for arts and physical education. The school aims to provide a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to middle school, focusing on both the social and intellectual milestones necessary for success in their ongoing educational journey. For specific details regarding current programs, staff, or school-wide performance data, interested individuals typically utilize the West Virginia Department of Education’s official portal or the Jefferson County Schools district website.
For more information, contact DRISWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (304) 885-5020 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, WV 25442-4804
(304) 885-5020
http://wvde.state.wv.us
DRISWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, WV with about 478 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in West Virginia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Jefferson County Schools
- Total Students:
- 478
- Teachers:
- 29.5
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 478 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DRISWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 79.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.1%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Black or African American
- 3.6%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 45.0%
- Male
- 55.0%
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.