- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Burke Street Elementary School shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-18.8%).
Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 540006000015 · Martinsburg, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Musselman High School (1,725 students)
Burke Street Elementary School shrank from 208 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-18.8%). Teacher FTE added 14.2 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Burke Street Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Musselman High
Musselman High School
1,725 students
- Spring Mills H
Spring Mills High School
1,544 students
- Martinsburg Hi
Martinsburg High School
1,505 students
- Hedgesville Hi
Hedgesville High School
1,346 students
- Spring Mills M
Spring Mills Middle School
945 students
- This school 158
Burke Street Elementary School
158 students
What this shows Burke Street Elementary School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Burke Street Elementary School compares
Burke Street 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,899
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 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.
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
District finance for Berkeley County Schools reports $12,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,544
- 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
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 (~158 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 39.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.