- Enrollment
- 1,458
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Charles Town, WV
Charles Town Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Charles Town Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540057000341
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles Town Middle School earns 44/100 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.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Charles Town · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 603
- students enrolled
Charles Town Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Town Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Charles Town, WV.
School address
District: Jefferson County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540057000341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Charles Town Middle School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 540057000341 · Charles Town, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
603 enr · 11.6:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington High School (1,458 students)
Charles Town Middle School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Charles Town Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
1,458 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
1,431 students
- This school
Charles Town Middle School
603 students
- Harpers Ferry 550
Harpers Ferry Middle School
550 students
- T a Lowery Ele 531
T a Lowery Elementary School
531 students
- South Jefferso 453
South Jefferson Elementary School
453 students
What this shows Charles Town Middle School reports 603 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles Town Middle School compares
Charles Town Middle 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 603 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
603
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$14,424
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 67.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.1%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 5.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.3, Charles Town Middle School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County Schools reports $14,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles Town Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harpers Ferry Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| T a Lowery Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles Town Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,431
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~603 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles Town Middle School
How many students attend Charles Town Middle School?
Charles Town Middle School has 603 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Charles Town, WV. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles Town Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles Town Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 11% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 26% 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 Charles Town Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Charles Town Middle School is White at 67.7% of enrollment, in Charles Town, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles Town Middle School?
Charles Town Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Charles Town Middle School rank among public schools in Charles Town?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles Town Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Charles Town, 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 Charles Town on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County Schools?
Besides Charles Town Middle School, Jefferson County Schools also operates Washington High School (1,458 students), Jefferson High School (1,431 students), and Harpers Ferry Middle School (550 students). See the Jefferson County Schools district page for the complete list.