Enrollment
272
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beckley, WV
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540123000949
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary earns 45/100 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.
- #3 of 7
- schools in Beckley · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 272
- students enrolled
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Beckley, WV.
School address
District: Raleigh County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540123000949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Beckley, West Virginia, enrolling 272 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the West Virginia median, within a few percentage points of the 13.1:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 272 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (11%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Raleigh County Schools also operates Woodrow Wilson High School (1,284 students) and Shady Spring High (754 students) alongside Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary compares
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 272 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
272
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 58% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.7%
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
$13,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.8%
Two or More 11.4%
African American 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.6, Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Raleigh County Schools, which includes Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary.
$13,014
Per student
-12%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 51.8%
Federal 19.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shady Spring High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shady Spring Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beckley-Stratton Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~272 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary
How many students attend Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary?
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary has 272 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beckley, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary is 13.6:1, which is 4% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary is White at 72.8% of enrollment, in Beckley, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary?
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary rank among schools in Beckley?
By Resource Investment Index, Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary ranks #3 of 7 schools in Beckley, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beckley on the city page.
Is Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary a good school?
Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary earns 45/100 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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Raleigh County Schools?
Besides Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary, Raleigh County Schools also operates Woodrow Wilson High School (1,284 students), Shady Spring High (754 students), and Shady Spring Middle School (599 students). See the Raleigh County Schools district page for the complete list.
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