What grades does C. W. Shipley Elementary School serve?

C. W. Shipley Elementary School operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Harpers Ferry area.

Where is C. W. Shipley Elementary School located?

C. W. Shipley Elementary School is a town school in Harpers Ferry, WV.

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. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Harpers Ferry, WV?

Schools in Harpers Ferry include C. W. Shipley Elementary School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Harpers Ferry area.

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C. W. Shipley Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Harpers Ferry, West Virginia|JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Mon

Parent/Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.

Oct

Mon

Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting - VIRTUAL - ONLINE ACCESS ONLYEvent

You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information

Oct

Tue

Parent/Teacher ConferencesStaff DayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

Parent - Teacher Conferences Staff DayDistrict-wide

Contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference. Check the school notice for conference scheduling and registration details.

Nov

Tue

Election Day - All JCS Schools and Offices ClosedEvent

Nov

Thu

Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-7PMEvent

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

339

Student:Teacher

14.7:1

Locale

Town

District

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Phone

(304)725-4395

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

60-64%

Math Proficiency

60-64%

Chronic Absenteeism

18.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

6 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.9:1

Near average in WV

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

365

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

92% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.2

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,424

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,990

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,884

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 10%State 40%Local 50%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$572,410

-0.3% 1yr+20.1% 5yr

Washington, DC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.1%

Below 150% poverty line

4.9%

Unemployment rate

5.8%

Uninsured residents

9.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,305

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,213

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

532 (44%)

Other Health Impairment

266 (22%)

Autism

159 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

136 (11%)

Intellectual Disability

60 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

31 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

348

Current enrollment

Declining(-21% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.

Staff Day

Mon, Oct 26, 2026

Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting - VIRTUAL - ONLINE ACCESS ONLY

Event

Tue, Oct 27, 2026

Parent/Teacher Conferences

Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS. C. W. Shipley Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - All JCS Schools and Offices ClosedDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Sep 11, 2026	9/11 Memorial at Independence Fire Co.District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Faculty Senate / 2-Hr Early Dismissal / End of 1st QuarterDistrict-wide	half_day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	PD Day- No School for students District-wide County based 8-3	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	PSAT Testing DayDistrict-wide Only Sophomores will attend school. Freshman, Juniors, and Seniors will attend virtually.	exam	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting - VIRTUAL - ONLINE ACCESS ONLY You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Parent/Teacher ConferencesDistrict-wide Check the conference notice for scheduling details and sign-up information.	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 2, 2026	Parent - Teacher Conferences District-wide Contact your child's teacher to schedule a conference. Check the school notice for conference scheduling and registration details.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election Day - All JCS Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Thu, Nov 5, 2026	Parent/Teacher Conferences 5-7PM	Event	—
Fri, Nov 6, 2026	Fall Picture Retake Check the picture retake notice for date, time and ordering information.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 9, 2026	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Holiday- no school District-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 13, 2026	Interims Issued	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Sat, Dec 5, 2026	Band in Charles Town Christmas ParadeDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 11, 2026	Washington FFA Christmas Movie NightDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Sat, Dec 12, 2026	Harpers Ferry Christmas ParadeDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Holiday ShopDistrict-wide Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 14, 2026	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Professional Learning Day- No School District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Faculty Senate / 2-Hr Early Dismissal / End of Q2 and Semester	Event	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete winter break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	PD Day: 8-3 No school today. Confirm childcare or before/after-care coverage.	Event	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return / Start of 2nd Semester	Event	—
Fri, Jan 8, 2027	Report Cards Issued	Event	—
Mon, Jan 11, 2027	Special Meeting - Proposed School Calendars @ 5:15 and Jefferson County Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 6:00 You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Thu, Jan 14, 2027	Parent/Teacher Conference 5-7PM	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day - All JCS Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Special Meeting - Proposed School Calendars @ 5:15 and Jefferson County Board of Education Regular Meeting @ 6:00 You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Mon, Feb 1, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Special LSIC Meeting No public comments or action at this meetingYou can watch a Live-stream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/jcboe-meetingsOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams	Event	—
Mon, Feb 8, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Fri, Feb 12, 2027	Faculty Senate / 2-Hr Early Dismissal	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	No School - Professional Learning	Event	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Mon, Mar 1, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Special LSIC Meeting No public comments or action at this meetingYou can watch a Live-stream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/jcboe-meetingsOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams	Event	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	No School / Professional Learning / End of 3rd Quarter	Event	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Special LSIC Meeting No public comments or action at this meetingYou can watch a Live-stream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/jcboe-meetingsOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	All JCS Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Spring Break - No School Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Event	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Special LSIC Meeting No public comments or action at this meetingYou can watch a Live-stream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/jcboe-meetingsOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams	Event	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Mon, Apr 26, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	Faculty Senate / 2-Hr Early Dismissal	Event	—
Mon, May 10, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Sun, May 23, 2027	Graduation WHS, 1 pmJHS, 4 pm Review the graduation notice for ceremony details and logistics.	Event	—
Mon, May 24, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Students Last Day / 2-Hr Early Dismissal / End of 4th Quarter	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day - All JCS Schools and Offices Closed	Event	—
Mon, Jun 14, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—
Mon, Jun 28, 2027	Jefferson County Board of Education Meeting You can watch a livestream of the meeting at https://www.jcswv.org/page/board-of-educationOr Access through: https://www.youtube.com/@jeffersoncountyschoolswv2824/streams Meeting and Agenda Information	Event	—

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Frequently Asked Questions about C. W. Shipley Elementary School

C. W. Shipley Elementary School currently enrolls 339 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in WV.