- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · St. Albans, WV
Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000370
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in St. Albans · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 304
- students enrolled
Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in St. Albans, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000370 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Central Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 540060000370 · St. Albans, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 16.9:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Central Elementary School held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school 304
Central Elementary School
304 students
What this shows Central Elementary School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Elementary School compares
Central 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 91% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.9%
Two or More 9.2%
African American 8.2%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 81.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.4, Central Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Elementary School
How many students attend Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in St. Albans, WV. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 29% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Central Elementary School is White at 81.9% of enrollment, in St. Albans, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Elementary School?
Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Central Elementary School rank among schools in St. Albans?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in St. Albans, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in St. Albans on the city page.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Central Elementary School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.