- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beckley, WV
Beckley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Beckley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540123001176
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beckley Elementary earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Beckley · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 260
- students enrolled
Beckley Elementary has class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beckley Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Beckley, WV.
School address
District: Raleigh County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540123001176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Beckley Elementary shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 540123001176 · Beckley, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodrow Wilson High School (1,284 students)
Beckley Elementary shrank from 320 students in 2022-23 to 282 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Beckley Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson High School
1,284 students
- Shady Spring H
Shady Spring High
754 students
- Shady Spring M
Shady Spring Middle School
599 students
- Independence H
Independence High School
597 students
- Beckley-Stratt
Beckley-Stratton Middle School
590 students
- This school 260
Beckley Elementary
260 students
What this shows Beckley Elementary reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beckley Elementary compares
Beckley Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.0%
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
$13,305
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
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 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.7%
African American 34.2%
Two or More 15.0%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 47.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Beckley Elementary is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raleigh County Schools reports $13,305 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beckley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Spring High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Spring Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beckley-Stratton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beckley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beckley Elementary
How many students attend Beckley Elementary?
Beckley Elementary has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beckley, WV. CCD year-over-year: 320 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beckley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Beckley Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 14% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 28% 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 Beckley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Beckley Elementary is White at 47.7% of enrollment, in Beckley, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beckley Elementary?
Beckley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Beckley Elementary rank among schools in Beckley?
By Resource Investment Index, Beckley Elementary ranks #5 of 7 schools in Beckley, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beckley on the city page.
What other schools are in Raleigh County Schools?
Besides Beckley Elementary, Raleigh County Schools also operates Woodrow Wilson High School (1,284 students), Shady Spring High (754 students), and Shady Spring Middle School (599 students). See the Raleigh County Schools district page for the complete list.