- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shinnston, WV
Big Elm Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Big Elm Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540051000586
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Big Elm Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Shinnston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 567
- students enrolled
Big Elm Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Big Elm Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shinnston, WV.
School address
District: Harrison County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540051000586 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Big Elm Elementary School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 540051000586 · Shinnston, WV Other · MID · TRAD
567 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Bridgeport High School (817 students)
Big Elm Elementary School shrank from 624 students in 2022-23 to 591 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 43.2 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Big Elm Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bridgeport Hig
Bridgeport High School
817 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary School
742 students
- Robert C Byrd
Robert C Byrd High School
689 students
- Nutter Fort Pr
Nutter Fort Primary School
593 students
- Bridgeport Mid
Bridgeport Middle School
590 students
- This school
Big Elm Elementary School
567 students
What this shows Big Elm Elementary School reports 567 students on the CCD universe file.
How Big Elm Elementary School compares
Big Elm 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 | 13.2:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 567 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
567
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$14,396
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Big Elm Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison County Schools reports $14,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Big Elm Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert C Byrd High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nutter Fort Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bridgeport Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Big Elm Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 689
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~567 students)
Frequently asked questions about Big Elm Elementary School
How many students attend Big Elm Elementary School?
Big Elm Elementary School has 567 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shinnston, WV. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Elm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Elm Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 1% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Big Elm Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Big Elm Elementary School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Shinnston, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Big Elm Elementary School?
Big Elm Elementary School 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 Big Elm Elementary School rank among public schools in Shinnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Big Elm Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Shinnston, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harrison County Schools?
Besides Big Elm Elementary School, Harrison County Schools also operates Bridgeport High School (817 students), Johnson Elementary School (742 students), and Robert C Byrd High School (689 students). See the Harrison County Schools district page for the complete list.