- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinsburg, WV
Bedington Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bedington Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540006000013
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedington Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 8
- schools in Martinsburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 216
- students enrolled
Bedington Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedington Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Martinsburg, WV.
School address
District: Berkeley County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540006000013 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Bedington Elementary School shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 540006000013 · Martinsburg, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Musselman High School (1,725 students)
Bedington Elementary School shrank from 210 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 16.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bedington Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Musselman High
Musselman High School
1,725 students
- Spring Mills H
Spring Mills High School
1,544 students
- Martinsburg Hi
Martinsburg High School
1,505 students
- Hedgesville Hi
Hedgesville High School
1,346 students
- Spring Mills M
Spring Mills Middle School
945 students
- This school 216
Bedington Elementary School
216 students
What this shows Bedington Elementary School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedington Elementary School compares
Bedington Elementary School 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.1%
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
$12,899
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 216 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Bedington Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Berkeley County Schools reports $12,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedington Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musselman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martinsburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hedgesville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedington Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~216 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedington Elementary School
How many students attend Bedington Elementary School?
Bedington Elementary School has 216 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martinsburg, WV. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedington Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedington Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 3% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedington Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bedington Elementary School is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Martinsburg, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedington Elementary School?
Bedington Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Bedington Elementary School rank among schools in Martinsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedington Elementary School ranks #5 of 8 schools in Martinsburg, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Martinsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Berkeley County Schools?
Besides Bedington Elementary School, Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students), Spring Mills High School (1,544 students), and Martinsburg High School (1,505 students). See the Berkeley County Schools district page for the complete list.