- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coalton, WV
Coalton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Coalton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540126000993
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coalton Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 156
- students enrolled
Coalton Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Randolph County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540126000993 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Coalton Elementary School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 540126000993 · Coalton, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 14.2:1 · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkins High School (747 students)
Coalton Elementary School held near 161 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Coalton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkins High Sc
Elkins High School
747 students
- Elkins Middle
Elkins Middle School
615 students
- Tygarts Valley
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
396 students
- Elkins Third W
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
318 students
- George Ward El
George Ward Elementary School
315 students
- This school 156
Coalton Elementary School
156 students
What this shows Coalton Elementary School reports 156 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coalton Elementary School compares
Coalton 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 66% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,936
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 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.4%
Two or More 2.6%
Largest group: White at 97.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.1, Coalton Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County Schools reports $12,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coalton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkins Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tygarts Valley Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkins Third Ward Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Ward Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coalton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coalton Elementary School
How many students attend Coalton Elementary School?
Coalton Elementary School has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coalton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 163 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coalton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Coalton Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 8% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coalton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Coalton Elementary School is White at 97.4% of enrollment, in Coalton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coalton Elementary School?
Coalton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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 Randolph County Schools?
Besides Coalton Elementary School, Randolph County Schools also operates Elkins High School (747 students), Elkins Middle School (615 students), and Tygarts Valley Middle/High School (396 students). See the Randolph County Schools district page for the complete list.