Jefferson Elementary Center
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Parkersburg, West Virginia 26101 · Wood County Schools
#134 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia
#18654 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary Center
Jefferson Elementary Center is a public elementary located in Parkersburg, in the Wood County Schools school district of West Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 475 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 134th of 390 ranked elementary schools in West Virginia. Its strongest component is students per teacher (98th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 475.
There are 16 schools in Parkersburg; Jefferson Elementary Center ranks 8th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)8.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson Elementary Center by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 8.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary Center
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Parkersburg High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students · 1.3 km away
Criss Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
267 students · 1.9 km away
Madison Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students · 2.0 km away
Van Devender Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
244 students · 2.2 km away
Emerson Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 2.6 km away
Parkersburg South High School
Parkersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,373 students · 2.6 km away
Fairplains Elementary School
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students · 2.6 km away
Hamilton Middle School
Parkersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
446 students · 2.7 km away
Franklin Elementary Center
Parkersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
262 students · 2.8 km away
Belpre High School
Belpre · Public high · Grades 7–12
387 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in West Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
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475 students
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476 students
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469 students
South Branch Elementary School
Romney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
Widmyer Elementary
Berkeley Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
484 students
Mineral Wells Elementary School
Mineral Wells · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
465 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary Center a good school?
Jefferson Elementary Center has a Success Index (US) of 59.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #134 of 390 in West Virginia. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson Elementary Center rank in West Virginia?
Jefferson Elementary Center ranks #134 of 390 elementary schools in West Virginia and #18654 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary Center?
Jefferson Elementary Center had 475 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary Center a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary Center is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary Center?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary Center; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.