- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charleston, WV
Andrew Jackson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Andrew Jackson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540060000355
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Andrew Jackson Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 488
- students enrolled
Andrew Jackson Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Charleston, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000355 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Andrew Jackson Middle School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 540060000355 · Charleston, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Andrew Jackson Middle School held near 494 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Andrew Jackson Middle 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
Andrew Jackson Middle School
488 students
What this shows Andrew Jackson Middle School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Andrew Jackson Middle School compares
Andrew Jackson Middle 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.2%
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 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.0, Andrew Jackson Middle 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 Andrew Jackson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Andrew Jackson Middle 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 middle 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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Andrew Jackson Middle School
How many students attend Andrew Jackson Middle School?
Andrew Jackson Middle School has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charleston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 512 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew Jackson Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 33% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Andrew Jackson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Andrew Jackson Middle School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Charleston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Andrew Jackson Middle School?
Andrew Jackson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Andrew Jackson Middle School rank among middle schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Andrew Jackson Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Charleston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Andrew Jackson Middle 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.