- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bluefield, WV
Brushfork Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brushfork Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540084000678
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brushfork Elementary School earns 56/100 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.
- #1 of 7
- public schools in Bluefield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 171
- students enrolled
Brushfork Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brushfork Elementary School ranks #1 of 7 public schools in Bluefield, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084000678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Brushfork Elementary School shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 540084000678 · Bluefield, WV Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
171 enr · 13.2:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Brushfork Elementary School shrank from 185 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Brushfork Elementary 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 171
Brushfork Elementary School
171 students
What this shows Brushfork Elementary School reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brushfork Elementary School compares
Brushfork 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 | 171 | top 81% | - | - |
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.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
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
23.4%
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 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Two or More 17.0%
African American 6.4%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Brushfork Elementary 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 Brushfork Elementary 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 Brushfork Elementary 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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brushfork Elementary School
How many students attend Brushfork Elementary School?
Brushfork Elementary School has 171 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bluefield, WV. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brushfork Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brushfork 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 Brushfork Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brushfork Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Bluefield, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brushfork Elementary School?
Brushfork Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Brushfork Elementary School rank among public schools in Bluefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Brushfork Elementary School ranks #1 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 Brushfork Elementary 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.