- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Belington, WV
Belington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Belington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540003000002
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belington Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 248
- students enrolled
Belington Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Barbour County Board of Education · West Virginia
NCES ID 540003000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Belington Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 540003000002 · Belington, WV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
248 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Philip Barbour High School Complex (520 students)
Belington Middle School held near 267 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.7 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Belington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Philip Barbour
Philip Barbour High School Complex
520 students
- Philippi Eleme
Philippi Elementary School
387 students
- Belington Elem
Belington Elementary
280 students
- This school
Belington Middle School
248 students
- Philippi Middl
Philippi Middle School
244 students
- Kasson Element 179
Kasson Elementary Middle School
179 students
What this shows Belington Middle School reports 248 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belington Middle School compares
Belington 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 248 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
248
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$12,158
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.3, Belington Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Barbour County Board of Education reports $12,158 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Barbour High School Complex | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philippi Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belington Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philippi Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kasson Elementary Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~248 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belington Middle School
How many students attend Belington Middle School?
Belington Middle School has 248 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Belington, WV. CCD year-over-year: 261 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belington Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 0% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Belington Middle School is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Belington, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belington Middle School?
Belington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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).
What other schools are in Barbour County Board of Education?
Besides Belington Middle School, Barbour County Board of Education also operates Philip Barbour High School Complex (520 students), Philippi Elementary School (387 students), and Belington Elementary (280 students). See the Barbour County Board of Education district page for the complete list.