- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Belle, WV
Du Pont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Du Pont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540060000384
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Du Pont Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Belle · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 440
- students enrolled
Du Pont Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Du Pont Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belle, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000384 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Du Pont Middle School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 540060000384 · Belle, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 19.1:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Du Pont Middle School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Du Pont Middle 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 440
Du Pont Middle School
440 students
What this shows Du Pont Middle School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Du Pont Middle School compares
Du Pont 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 46% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 98% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Du Pont Middle School is more 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 Du Pont Middle 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 Du Pont Middle 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 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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Du Pont Middle School
How many students attend Du Pont Middle School?
Du Pont Middle School has 440 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Belle, WV. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Du Pont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Du Pont Middle School is 19.1:1, which is 46% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Du Pont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Du Pont Middle School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Belle, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Du Pont Middle School?
Du Pont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Du Pont Middle School rank among public schools in Belle?
By Resource Investment Index, Du Pont Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Belle, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Du Pont Middle 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.