Enrollment
304
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540123000950
Crescent Elementary — Beckley, WV
Federal NCES profile for Crescent Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 45/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 27
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Raleigh County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crescent Elementary compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Crescent Elementary reports 304 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 304 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 29.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Raleigh County Schools spends $14,950 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 29.2% from local sources (property taxes), 51.8% from the state, and 19.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crescent Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 59% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
29.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,950
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
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 + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 304 Top 50% in West Virginia — larger than 50% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 14:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540123000950
Student demographics
White 75.0%
African American 11.8%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 75.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 304:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 29.3%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Raleigh County Schools, which includes Crescent Elementary.
$14,950
Per student
-8%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,284
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
Similar other schools in Beckley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Stratton Elementary
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Cranberry-Prosperity Elementary
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272 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Beckley Elementary
Standard public school
260 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Hollywood Elementary
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240 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Maxwell Hill Elementary
Standard public school
203 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Stanaford Elementary School
Standard public school
199 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Crescent Elementary
How many students attend Crescent Elementary?
Crescent Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is a other school in BECKLEY, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Elementary is 14:1, which is 2% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crescent Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Crescent Elementary is White at 75.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in BECKLEY, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crescent Elementary?
Crescent Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.