Enrollment
158
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Martinsburg, WV
Burke Street Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Burke Street Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540006000015
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Burke Street Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #1 of 8
- schools in Martinsburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 158
- students enrolled
Burke Street Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Martinsburg, WV.
School address
District: Berkeley County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540006000015 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
-14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burke Street Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Burke Street Elementary School
Burke Street Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Martinsburg, West Virginia, enrolling 158 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 158 puts it in the smaller third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 158 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 94.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students) and Spring Mills High School (1,544 students) alongside Burke Street Elementary 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 Burke Street Elementary School compares
Burke Street Elementary 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
94.9%
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
$12,704
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 158 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 46.2%
African American 21.5%
Two or More 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Burke Street Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Berkeley County Schools, which includes Burke Street Elementary School.
$12,704
Per student
-14%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.5%
State 50.9%
Federal 17.6%
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 Burke Street Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musselman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martinsburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hedgesville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Burke Street Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~158 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Burke Street Elementary School
How many students attend Burke Street Elementary School?
Burke Street Elementary School has 158 students enrolled. It is a public school in Martinsburg, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burke Street Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burke Street Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 14% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 28% 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 Burke Street Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Burke Street Elementary School is White at 46.2% of enrollment, in Martinsburg, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burke Street Elementary School?
Burke Street Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Burke Street Elementary School rank among schools in Martinsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Burke Street Elementary School ranks #1 of 8 schools in Martinsburg, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Martinsburg on the city page.
Is Burke Street Elementary School a good school?
Burke Street Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools. 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 Berkeley County Schools?
Besides Burke Street Elementary School, Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students), Spring Mills High School (1,544 students), and Martinsburg High School (1,505 students). See the Berkeley County Schools district page for the complete list.
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