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C. W. Shipley Elementary School

Q: Is C. W. Shipley Elementary School a good school?

C. W. Shipley Elementary School ranks 87 th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 355 West Virginia Elementary Schools

Better than 75% of West Virginia elementary schools

Summary

C. W. Shipley Elementary School in Harpers Ferry, WV, serves 348 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the highly-rated Jefferson County Schools district, which ranks 15th out of 54 districts in West Virginia.

C. W. Shipley has a strong reputation for academic excellence, consistently outperforming both district and state averages in math, English language arts, and science. In the most recent testing year, 52.6% of students were proficient in math (compared to 39.4% statewide) and 57.1% were proficient in ELA (compared to 47.6% statewide). The school truly shines in science, where 5th graders have historically scored at remarkable levels—in 2024-2025, 79% were proficient, more than double the district average. The school also maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9, which is better than nearby schools like South Jefferson Elementary (17.2) and Page Jackson Elementary (17.1). Notably, C. W. Shipley achieves these results while spending less per student ($11,431) than several lower-performing neighboring schools, including North Jefferson Elementary ($15,081) and Ranson Elementary ($14,191).

While the school remains a top performer, there are a few areas worth watching. The school's statewide ranking has dipped from the 98th percentile in 2021-2022 to the 75th percentile most recently, driven largely by a decline in 5th grade math proficiency (39.7%, now below the state average of 44%). This mirrors a pattern seen at other nearby schools, suggesting a broader challenge with upper-elementary math. On the positive side, C. W. Shipley shows exceptional results with vulnerable student populations, ranking 1st in the state for homeless students and 2nd for Hispanic students. The school also has a strong track record with special education students, though recent results have been more variable. Overall, C. W. Shipley offers a supportive, efficient learning environment with standout science instruction and early-grade teaching, though families should be aware of the recent math trend in 5th grade.

348

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,465

Per pupil spending ?

32.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

652 Shipley School Rd
Harpers Ferry, WV 25425-3131

(304) 725-4395

District: Jefferson County Schools

Students who attend C. W. Shipley Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Harpers Ferry Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.9%

Two or more races:

8.0%

Hispanic:

7.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 98th percentile in 2016 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the West Virginia average (53% vs 44% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of West Virginia elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 23 percentile points since 2016

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg45%

West Virginia avg44%

87^th of 355

West Virginia public elementary schools ?

Top 25%▼ down 23 pts since 2016

From top 2% (2016) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 9Elementary Schools in the Jefferson County Schools

16^th of 55Jefferson County Schools among West Virginia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.1	87 of 355	75.5%	★★★★☆
2025	84.2	34 of 355	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	87.6	28 of 368	92.4%	★★★★★
2023	86.8	30 of 368	91.8%	★★★★★
2022	95.2	8 of 375	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	95.4	8 of 380	97.9%	★★★★★
2019	86.6	29 of 383	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	79.3	54 of 392	86.2%	★★★★☆
2017	89.4	16 of 399	96.0%	★★★★★
2016	95.4	7 of 402	98.3%	★★★★★
2015	92.9	11 of 408	97.3%	★★★★★
2014	93.6	8 of 422	98.1%	★★★★★
2013	93.6	9 of 428	97.9%	★★★★★
2012	87.0	26 of 426	93.9%	★★★★★
2011	84.2	31 of 426	92.7%	★★★★★
2010	88.4	21 of 427	95.1%	★★★★★
2009	92.5	7 of 420	98.3%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	52.5	64 of 187	65.8%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	52.6	43 of 75	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2017	62.2	28 of 98	71.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	64.0	80 of 300	73.3%	★★★★☆
2025	78.6	38 of 302	87.4%	★★★★☆
2024	76.0	45 of 316	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	79.9	36 of 317	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	91.3	9 of 325	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	90.4	14 of 322	95.7%	★★★★★
2019	78.8	48 of 339	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	70.0	84 of 366	77.0%	★★★★☆
2017	86.9	20 of 381	94.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	75.6	2 of 11	81.8%	★★★★★
2017	48.1	73 of 156	53.2%	★★★☆☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2025	98.2	1 of 23	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	84.7	2 of 21	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	82.0	1 of 16	93.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	57.2	116 of 315	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	79.6	34 of 328	89.6%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	46 of 336	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	60.7	96 of 333	71.2%	★★★★☆
2022	80.4	29 of 347	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	88.2	9 of 335	97.3%	★★★★★
2018	54.6	154 of 368	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.5	176 of 382	53.9%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	67.8	79 of 303	73.9%	★★★★☆
2025	86.7	19 of 305	93.8%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	16 of 325	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	88.0	17 of 322	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	94.1	6 of 330	98.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.5	6 of 333	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	88.5	17 of 338	95.0%	★★★★★
2018	85.2	20 of 364	94.5%	★★★★★
2017	86.3	18 of 382	95.3%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2018	56.8	7 of 27	74.1%	★★★★☆
2017	61.9	50 of 218	77.1%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	48.5	74 of 165	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	85.9	11 of 183	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	77.1	28 of 185	84.9%	★★★★☆
2018	89.7	10 of 258	96.1%	★★★★★
2017	84.3	9 of 377	97.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	West Virginia percentile	Rating
2026	64.2	102 of 353	71.1%	★★★★☆
2025	83.1	41 of 353	88.4%	★★★★☆
2024	86.6	31 of 367	91.6%	★★★★★
2023	86.4	31 of 366	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.3	9 of 373	97.6%	★★★★★
2021	96.3	6 of 376	98.4%	★★★★★
2019	88.1	25 of 373	93.3%	★★★★★
2018	81.6	39 of 374	89.6%	★★★★☆
2017	92.0	12 of 382	96.9%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2025)96th percentile+5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)82nd percentile+6 vs school

Multi-racial (2018)74th percentile-12 vs school

Male (2026)74th percentile~ school

Female (2026)73rd percentile~ school

English Language Learner (2017)71st percentile-25 vs school

White (2026)71st percentile-4 vs school

African American (2017)66th percentile-30 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile-12 vs school

Special Education (2026)55th percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2017)43rd percentile-53 vs school

By subject vs West Virginia (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts57%+10 vs state

Mathematics53%+13 vs state

Science44%+10 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				WV Assessment Mathematics (2026)				WV Assessment English Language Arts (2026)				WV Assessment Science (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2021)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	WV Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	WV Assessment Mathematics All Grades	WV Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	WV Assessment English Language Arts All Grades	WV Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
C. W. Shipley Elementary School	Public	K-5	652 Shipley School Rd	Harpers Ferry	25425	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 725-4395	348	25	13.9	32.5%	278 (79.9%)	10 (2.9%)	26 (7.5%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (8.0%)	67.1	87^th of 355 public elementary schools	75.5%		84.2	34^th of 355 public elementary schools	90.4%	53	67.4	55.8	39.7	52.6	58.3	60.5	54.0	57.1	44.4	$11,465	$431	$11,034
Driswood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	75 Caspian Way	Shenandoah Junction	25442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 885-5020	348	23	15.1	40.6%	225 (64.7%)	20 (5.7%)	58 (16.7%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.5%)	72.2	72^nd of 355 public elementary schools	79.7%		55.8	146^th of 355 public elementary schools	58.9%	74	75.0	69.4	40.8	61.6	64.6	67.4	51.0	61.0	38.8	$12,620	$618	$12,002
Ranson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	245 Ranson Campus Blvd	Ranson	25438	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 725-7310	256	22	11.6	70.9%	111 (43.4%)	36 (14.1%)	67 (26.2%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (14.8%)	18	326^th of 355 public elementary schools	8.2%		16.9	329^th of 355 public elementary schools	7.3%	3	31.0	34.0	25.0	30.2	29.6	32.1	42.9	34.5	28.6	$21,607	$3,418	$18,188
T A Lowery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	103 Shenandoah Junction Rd	Shenandoah Junction	25442	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 728-7250	531	29	18.3	44.3%	357 (67.2%)	36 (6.8%)	66 (12.4%)	13 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	55 (10.4%)	17.3	329^th of 355 public elementary schools	7.3%		20.1	318^th of 355 public elementary schools	10.4%	11	40.5	27.4	29.9	32.6	35.1	31.5	34.2	33.6	24.7	$10,059	$776	$9,284
Wright Denny Intermediate School	Public	3-5	209 W Congress St	Charles Town	25414	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 725-2513	376	24	15.6	36.1%	225 (59.8%)	25 (6.6%)	73 (19.4%)	12 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (10.6%)	41.9	214^th of 355 public elementary schools	39.7%		44	199^th of 355 public elementary schools	43.9%	15	50.0	44.4	33.3	42.6	37.9	54.0	47.2	46.4	38.2	$9,542	$439	$9,103
Blue Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18866 Charles Town Rd	Harpers Ferry	25425	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 725-2995	372	28	13.2	49.1%	293 (78.8%)	3 (0.8%)	46 (12.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.3%)	22.6	307^th of 355 public elementary schools	13.5%		31.3	268^th of 355 public elementary schools	24.5%	39	45.6	25.6	30.2	34.6	33.3	34.9	39.6	36.0	32.1	$12,698	$1,229	$11,470
Page Jackson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	370 Page Jackson School Rd	Charles Town	25414	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 728-9212	366	21	17.1	39.0%	229 (62.6%)	18 (4.9%)	68 (18.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	45 (12.3%)								(n/a)										$10,978	$575	$10,403
North Jefferson Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6996 Charles Town Rd	Kearneysville	25430	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(304) 725-9587	247	22	11.0	53.7%	175 (70.9%)	14 (5.7%)	30 (12.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (10.9%)	19.8	317^th of 355 public elementary schools	10.7%		18.9	325^th of 355 public elementary schools	8.5%	8	23.7	11.1	38.2	26.7	18.4	33.2	44.1	31.1	35.3	$15,509	$854	$14,655
Shepherdstown Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	545 Shepherdstown Campus Blvd	Shepherdstown	25443	Jefferson County	Jefferson County Schools	No	No	No	No	(304) 876-6270	310	21	14.7	33.6%	250 (80.6%)	16 (5.2%)	14 (4.5%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.7%)	71.9	74^th of 355 public elementary schools	79.2%		58.5	131^st of 355 public elementary schools	63.1%	57	66.0	58.6	58.7	60.6	48.9	57.1	54.0	53.9	55.6	$10,949	$485	$10,465
Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	449 Rose Hill Drive	Kearneysville	25430	Jefferson County	Eastern Panhandle Preparatory Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(304) 850-6038	229				178 (77.7%)	23 (10.0%)	12 (5.2%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	11 (4.8%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about C. W. Shipley Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of C. W. Shipley Elementary School?

Students at C. W. Shipley Elementary School are 80% White, 8% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

Is C. W. Shipley Elementary School a good school?

C. W. Shipley Elementary School ranks 87^th of 355 West Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend C. W. Shipley Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 348 students attended C. W. Shipley Elementary School.

What district is C. W. Shipley Elementary School in?

Jefferson County Schools

What schools do graduates of C. W. Shipley Elementary School attend?

Students who attend C. W. Shipley Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harpers Ferry Middle School

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