- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntington, WV
Central City Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central City Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540018000938
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central City Elementary School earns 25/100 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.
- #11 of 11
- schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 408
- students enrolled
Central City Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central City Elementary School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Huntington, WV.
School address
District: Cabell County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540018000938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Central City Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 540018000938 · Huntington, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 12:1 · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington High School (1,667 students)
Central City Elementary School held near 419 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.0 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Central City Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,667 students
- Cabell Midland
Cabell Midland High School
1,638 students
- Barboursville
Barboursville Middle School
697 students
- Huntington Mid 601
Huntington Middle School
601 students
- Village of Bar 565
Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch
565 students
- This school 408
Central City Elementary School
408 students
What this shows Central City Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central City Elementary School compares
Central City Elementary 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 38% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$15,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Two or More 13.5%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Central City Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
District finance for Cabell County Schools reports $15,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central City Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabell Midland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barboursville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central City Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central City Elementary School
How many students attend Central City Elementary School?
Central City Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntington, WV. CCD year-over-year: 407 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central City Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central City Elementary School is 12:1, which is 8% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 24% 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 Central City Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central City Elementary School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in Huntington, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central City Elementary School?
Central City Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Central City Elementary School rank among schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Central City Elementary School ranks #11 of 11 schools in Huntington, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabell County Schools?
Besides Central City Elementary School, Cabell County Schools also operates Huntington High School (1,667 students), Cabell Midland High School (1,638 students), and Barboursville Middle School (697 students). See the Cabell County Schools district page for the complete list.