- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bluefield, WV
Bluefield Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Bluefield Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540084001601
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bluefield Primary School earns 31/100 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 3
- schools in Bluefield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 349
- students enrolled
Bluefield Primary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bluefield Primary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Bluefield, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084001601 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Bluefield Primary School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 540084001601 · Bluefield, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Bluefield Primary School held near 358 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bluefield Primary 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 349
Bluefield Primary School
349 students
What this shows Bluefield Primary School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bluefield Primary School compares
Bluefield Primary 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 | 13.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 56% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.5%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
African American 24.6%
Two or More 14.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.5, Bluefield Primary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
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 Primary 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bluefield Primary 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 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 (~349 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bluefield Primary School
How many students attend Bluefield Primary School?
Bluefield Primary School has 349 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bluefield, WV. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 358 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluefield Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluefield Primary School is 13.4:1, which is 2% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bluefield Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Bluefield Primary School is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Bluefield, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bluefield Primary School?
Bluefield Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Bluefield Primary School rank among schools in Bluefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Bluefield Primary School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Bluefield on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Bluefield Primary 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.