C.W. Shipley Elementary School

C.W. Shipley Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
652 Shipley School Rd,  Harpers Ferry, WV
Jefferson County Schools
4.0
4.5
339 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
67%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
24
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
15.5%
State Average
36.3%
Science
13.6%
State Average
32.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
378:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.8%
Female
46.2%
White
81.2%
Two or more races
8.1%
Hispanic
6.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Black
2%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/11/2024
Wonderful school for the most part. The teachers care and are top notch. They make sure students are not left behind and fight for them as needed
GreatSchools Reviews
4.5 15 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/9/2025
I had previously written a review on May 8th about an effective and unprofessional teacher. I am updating my review because that teacher was finally made to leave. I am sure the community, staff, and parents are relieved. It takes one bad teacher to ruin a school’s reputation. Thankfully, my other k...
1.0 parent
5/19/2023
In my experience, this school supports students' mental health and emotional well-being: DISAGREE
5.0 parent
4/21/2019
My two children have both attended this school. I’ve had very positive experiences with both of them so far.
5.0 other
12/5/2016
Great school! Great teachers! Very supportive and administration. Kids thrive at this great school! :-)

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C.W. Shipley Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Harpers Ferry, WV, in the Ranson neighborhood, and is served by the Jefferson County Schools in West Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 339 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. C.W. Shipley Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $392,181. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harpers Ferry Middle School, Driswood Elementary School, Wright Denny Intermediate School, and more. Learn more about what Harpers Ferry has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near C.W. Shipley Elementary School.

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