- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bluefield, WV
Bluefield Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Bluefield Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540084001101
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluefield Intermediate School earns 47/100 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.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Bluefield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 269
- students enrolled
Bluefield Intermediate School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluefield Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Bluefield, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084001101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Bluefield Intermediate School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 540084001101 · Bluefield, WV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 12.8:1 · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Bluefield Intermediate School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bluefield Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton Seni
Princeton Senior High School
925 students
- Pikeview High
Pikeview High School
629 students
- Bluefield High
Bluefield High School
618 students
- Glenwood Schoo
Glenwood School (K-8)
614 students
- Pikeview Middl
Pikeview Middle School
502 students
- This school 269
Bluefield Intermediate School
269 students
What this shows Bluefield Intermediate School reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluefield Intermediate School compares
Bluefield Intermediate 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 48% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$13,583
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.2%
African American 28.3%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Bluefield Intermediate School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercer County Schools reports $13,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bluefield Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluefield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glenwood School (K-8) | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluefield Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluefield Intermediate School
How many students attend Bluefield Intermediate School?
Bluefield Intermediate School has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bluefield, WV. CCD year-over-year: 289 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluefield Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluefield Intermediate School is 12.8:1, which is 2% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 18% 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 Bluefield Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Bluefield Intermediate School is White at 53.2% of enrollment, in Bluefield, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluefield Intermediate School?
Bluefield Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bluefield Intermediate School rank among public schools in Bluefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluefield Intermediate School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Bluefield, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bluefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Bluefield Intermediate School, Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students), Pikeview High School (629 students), and Bluefield High School (618 students). See the Mercer County Schools district page for the complete list.