Enrollment
695
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540006001222
Berkeley Heights Elementary School — Martinsburg, WV
Federal NCES profile for Berkeley Heights Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 13
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: Berkeley 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)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.9:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Berkeley Heights Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Berkeley Heights Elementary School reports 695 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 38.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 13% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 632 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Berkeley County Schools spends $13,399 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.5% from local sources (property taxes), 50.9% from the state, and 17.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), 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 Berkeley Heights Elementary School 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 91% | — | — |
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
17.9:1
students per teacher
— 31% above state mean
Top 95% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$13,399
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
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 632 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 695 Top 91% in West Virginia — larger than 9% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Students per teacher 17.9:1 +31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540006001222
Student demographics
White 59.4%
Two or More 16.5%
African American 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 59.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.1
Students per counselor 632:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.0%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 25
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley County Schools, which includes Berkeley Heights Elementary School.
$13,399
Per student
-18%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.6%
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
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
Similar other schools in Martinsburg
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Spring Mills Primary
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545 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Opequon Elementary School
Standard public school
433 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary School
Standard public school
429 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Winchester Avenue Elementary School
Standard public school
353 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Tuscarora Elementary School
Standard public school
338 students 17:1 students per teacher
Bedington Elementary School
Standard public school
216 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Berkeley Heights Elementary School
How many students attend Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School has 695 students enrolled. It is a other school in MARTINSBURG, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Berkeley Heights Elementary School is 17.9:1, which is 31% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Berkeley Heights Elementary School is White at 59.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in MARTINSBURG, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Berkeley Heights Elementary School?
Berkeley Heights Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) 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.