Excellent
#101 of 635 schools in WV
Top 16% in state
C. W. Shipley Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County Schools · Harpers Ferry, WV
A Jefferson County Schools elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
652 Shipley School Rd, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
- Math 68% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C. W. Shipley Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where C. W. Shipley Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average333/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,059
Median home value
$303,800
Median rent
$1,173/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25425; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driswood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 351 | Compare → |
| Ranson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 4.5 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| T a Lowery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Wright Denny Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 3–5 | 4.8 mi | 337 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
C. W. Shipley Elementary School is listed in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C. W. Shipley Elementary School
C. W. Shipley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harpers Ferry, WV, part of Jefferson County Schools, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C. W. Shipley Elementary School
What grades does C. W. Shipley Elementary School serve?
C. W. Shipley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend C. W. Shipley Elementary School?
C. W. Shipley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. W. Shipley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C. W. Shipley Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C. W. Shipley Elementary School rank in WV?
C. W. Shipley Elementary School ranks #101 of 635 schools in WV.
What is C. W. Shipley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
C. W. Shipley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at C. W. Shipley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C. W. Shipley Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is C. W. Shipley Elementary School a charter school?
No, C. W. Shipley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C. W. Shipley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, C. W. Shipley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (304) 725-4395
- Area population (ZIP 25425)
- 13,404
- Area average commute
- 43.6 min
- Area median age
- 43
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 WVGSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 25425; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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