Enrollment
140
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540009000035
Ashford Rumble Elementary — Ashford, WV
Federal NCES profile for Ashford Rumble Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 11
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Boone County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashford Rumble Elementary compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ashford Rumble Elementary reports 140 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 33% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 280 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Boone County Schools spends $15,311 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.4% from local sources (property taxes), 54.1% from the state, and 16.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ashford Rumble Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 12% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,311
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 280 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 140 Top 12% in West Virginia — larger than 88% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 10.6:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540009000035
Student demographics
White 98.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 98.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 280:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boone County Schools, which includes Ashford Rumble Elementary.
$15,311
Per student
-6%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 29.4%
State 54.1%
Federal 16.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ashford Rumble Elementary
How many students attend Ashford Rumble Elementary?
Ashford Rumble Elementary has 140 students enrolled. It is a other school in ASHFORD, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashford Rumble Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashford Rumble Elementary is 10.6:1, which is 23% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 33% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashford Rumble Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Ashford Rumble Elementary is White at 98.6%. The school serves a student body in ASHFORD, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashford Rumble Elementary?
Ashford Rumble Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.