North Jefferson Elementary

6996 Charles Town Rd
Kearneysville, WV 25430

njes.jcswv.org/o/njes

247 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

North Jefferson Elementary School, located in Kearneysville, West Virginia, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County school district. Situated along Charles Town Road, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education, fostering both academic growth and social development for students in the local community. By emphasizing core subjects and building a supportive learning environment, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition to middle school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the surrounding Kearneysville area, serving as a hub for local families. Its curriculum typically adheres to West Virginia state educational standards, balancing traditional classroom instruction with activities designed to promote critical thinking and community engagement. As part of a growing school system in the Eastern Panhandle, North Jefferson Elementary plays an essential role in supporting the early developmental needs of its students while maintaining close ties with parents and the broader community.

247

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	30
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	27

White
175 (70.9%)
Hispanic
30 (12.1%)
Two or More
27 (10.9%)
Black
14 (5.7%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County Schools
Phone:	(304)725-9587
Website:	http://njes.jcswv.org/o/njes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 50