Enrollment
488
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Andrew Jackson Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Andrew Jackson Middle School
Andrew Jackson Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Charleston, West Virginia, enrolling 488 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 93% of West Virginia schools and 33% above the 13.1:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 488 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 25.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 271 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 488 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students) and Riverside High School (1,057 students) alongside Andrew Jackson Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Andrew Jackson Middle School compares
Andrew Jackson Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Kanawha County Schools, which includes Andrew Jackson Middle School.
$13,227
Per student
-11%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.8%
State 40.8%
Federal 25.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~488 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Andrew Jackson Middle School a good school?
Andrew Jackson Middle School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of West Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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