- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairmont, WV
East Dale Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for East Dale Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540072000550
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Dale Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 352
- students enrolled
East Dale Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Dale Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fairmont, WV.
School address
District: Marion County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540072000550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
East Dale Elementary School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 540072000550 · Fairmont, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 14.1:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairmont Senior High School (835 students)
East Dale Elementary School held near 362 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
East Dale Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fairmont Senio
Fairmont Senior High School
835 students
- East Fairmont
East Fairmont High School
725 students
- North Marion H
North Marion High School
671 students
- East Fairmont
East Fairmont Middle School
647 students
- West Fairmont
West Fairmont Middle School
592 students
- This school
East Dale Elementary School
352 students
What this shows East Dale Elementary School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Dale Elementary School compares
East Dale 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 65% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$14,106
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 352 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
African American 2.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, East Dale Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Marion County Schools reports $14,106 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Dale Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Fairmont High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Marion High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Fairmont Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Fairmont Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Dale Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 725
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Dale Elementary School
How many students attend East Dale Elementary School?
East Dale Elementary School has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairmont, WV. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 362 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Dale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Dale Elementary School is 14.1:1, 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 East Dale Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at East Dale Elementary School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Fairmont, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Dale Elementary School?
East Dale Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 East Dale Elementary School rank among schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, East Dale Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fairmont, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fairmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Marion County Schools?
Besides East Dale Elementary School, Marion County Schools also operates Fairmont Senior High School (835 students), East Fairmont High School (725 students), and North Marion High School (671 students). See the Marion County Schools district page for the complete list.