Enrollment
349
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bluefield Primary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bluefield Primary School
Bluefield Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Bluefield, West Virginia, enrolling 349 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the West Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students) and Pikeview High School (629 students) alongside Bluefield Primary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bluefield Primary School compares
Bluefield Primary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,553
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mercer County Schools, which includes Bluefield Primary School.
$12,553
Per student
-15%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.3%
State 54.8%
Federal 19.9%
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.
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
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~349 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Bluefield Primary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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