- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alderson, WV
Alderson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alderson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540039000224
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alderson Elementary earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of West Virginia schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.3:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 186
- students enrolled
Alderson Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Greenbrier County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540039000224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Alderson Elementary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 540039000224 · Alderson, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 10.3:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Greenbrier East High School (997 students)
Alderson Elementary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.4 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Alderson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greenbrier Eas
Greenbrier East High School
997 students
- Eastern Greenb
Eastern Greenbrier Middle School
685 students
- Lewisburg Elem
Lewisburg Elementary
421 students
- Ronceverte Ele 367
Ronceverte Elementary
367 students
- Greenbrier Wes 350
Greenbrier West High School
350 students
- This school 186
Alderson Elementary
186 students
What this shows Alderson Elementary reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alderson Elementary compares
Alderson Elementary 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$14,841
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 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.9%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 91.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.4, Alderson Elementary is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greenbrier County Schools reports $14,841 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alderson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenbrier East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Greenbrier Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewisburg Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ronceverte Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbrier West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alderson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alderson Elementary
How many students attend Alderson Elementary?
Alderson Elementary has 186 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alderson, WV. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alderson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alderson Elementary is 10.3:1, which is 21% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alderson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alderson Elementary is White at 91.9% of enrollment, in Alderson, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alderson Elementary?
Alderson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Greenbrier County Schools?
Besides Alderson Elementary, Greenbrier County Schools also operates Greenbrier East High School (997 students), Eastern Greenbrier Middle School (685 students), and Lewisburg Elementary (421 students). See the Greenbrier County Schools district page for the complete list.