- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Albans, WV
Alban Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Alban Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000353
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alban Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in St. Albans · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.5:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 376
- students enrolled
Alban Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alban Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in St. Albans, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Alban Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 540060000353 · St. Albans, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 23.5:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Alban Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Alban Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 376
Alban Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Alban Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alban Elementary School compares
Alban Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 79% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 79% above state mean
Top 99% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.2%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.9, Alban Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alban Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alban Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Alban Elementary School
How many students attend Alban Elementary School?
Alban Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Albans, WV. CCD year-over-year: 253 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alban Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alban Elementary School is 23.5:1, which is 79% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alban Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Alban Elementary School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in St. Albans, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alban Elementary School?
Alban Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alban Elementary School rank among schools in St. Albans?
By Resource Investment Index, Alban Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 schools in St. Albans, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St. Albans on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Alban Elementary School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.