- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dunbar, WV
Dunbar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Dunbar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540060000382
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunbar Middle School earns 42/100 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.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Dunbar · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 325
- students enrolled
Dunbar Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dunbar, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Dunbar Middle School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 540060000382 · Dunbar, WV Middle · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 13.5:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Dunbar Middle School held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Dunbar 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 325
Dunbar Middle School
325 students
What this shows Dunbar Middle School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunbar Middle School compares
Dunbar 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 | 13.5:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 57% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.6%
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 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 92 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 23.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.4%
African American 20.9%
Two or More 13.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Dunbar 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 Dunbar 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunbar 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 (~325 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Middle School
How many students attend Dunbar Middle School?
Dunbar Middle School has 325 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dunbar, WV. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunbar Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 3% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunbar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Dunbar Middle School is White at 63.4% of enrollment, in Dunbar, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunbar Middle School?
Dunbar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Dunbar Middle School rank among public schools in Dunbar?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunbar Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Dunbar, 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 Dunbar 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.