- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chesapeake, WV
Chesapeake Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Chesapeake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540060000375
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chesapeake Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.6:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 205
- students enrolled
Chesapeake Elementary School has class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000375 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Chesapeake Elementary School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 540060000375 · Chesapeake, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 18.6:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Chesapeake Elementary School held near 118 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Chesapeake 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 205
Chesapeake Elementary School
205 students
What this shows Chesapeake Elementary School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chesapeake Elementary School compares
Chesapeake 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 42% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 97% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, Chesapeake Elementary School is less 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 Chesapeake 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chesapeake 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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chesapeake Elementary School
How many students attend Chesapeake Elementary School?
Chesapeake Elementary School has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chesapeake, WV. CCD year-over-year: 115 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesapeake Elementary School is 18.6:1, which is 42% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chesapeake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Chesapeake Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Chesapeake, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chesapeake Elementary School?
Chesapeake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Chesapeake 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.