Excellent
#102 of 635 schools in WV
Top 16% in state
Driswood Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson County Schools · Shenandoah Junction, WV
A Jefferson County Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
75 Caspian Way, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
- Math 47% vs WV 49% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs WV 48% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Driswood Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 WVGSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from WV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Driswood Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat 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
$120,217
Median home value
$352,900
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 25442; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T a Lowery Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| C. W. Shipley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Ranson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| North Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 240 | 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
- #4 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
Driswood Elementary School is listed in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Driswood Elementary School
Driswood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shenandoah Junction, WV, part of Jefferson County Schools, serving approximately 351 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 635 schools in WV. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Driswood Elementary School
What grades does Driswood Elementary School serve?
Driswood Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Driswood Elementary School?
Driswood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Driswood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Driswood Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Driswood Elementary School rank in WV?
Driswood Elementary School ranks #102 of 635 schools in WV.
What is Driswood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Driswood 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 Driswood Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Driswood Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Driswood Elementary School a charter school?
No, Driswood Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Driswood Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Driswood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.1%
- Phone
- (304) 885-5020
- Area population (ZIP 25442)
- 2,918
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
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 25442; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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