Enrollment
647
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairmont, WV
East Fairmont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Fairmont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540072000627
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Fairmont Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Fairmont · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 647
- students enrolled
East Fairmont Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Fairmont Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Fairmont, WV.
School address
District: Marion County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540072000627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Fairmont Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Fairmont Middle School
East Fairmont Middle School is a large elementary school in Fairmont, West Virginia, enrolling 647 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in West Virginia, bigger than 90% of state schools at 647 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 324 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Marion County Schools also operates Fairmont Senior High School (835 students) and East Fairmont High School (725 students) alongside East Fairmont Middle School.
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 East Fairmont Middle School compares
East Fairmont Middle School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 647 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
647
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$14,086
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
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 94.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, East Fairmont Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Marion County Schools, which includes East Fairmont Middle School.
$14,086
Per student
-5%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 51.4%
Federal 12.6%
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 East Fairmont Middle 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 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Marion High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Fairmont Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watson Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Fairmont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 835
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary 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 (~647 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Fairmont Middle School
How many students attend East Fairmont Middle School?
East Fairmont Middle School has 647 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairmont, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Fairmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Fairmont Middle School is 14.4:1, which is 10% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Fairmont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Fairmont Middle School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Fairmont, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Fairmont Middle School?
East Fairmont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Fairmont Middle School rank among public schools in Fairmont?
By Resource Investment Index, East Fairmont Middle School ranks #5 of 8 public 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 public schools in Fairmont on the city page.
Is East Fairmont Middle School a good school?
East Fairmont Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 Marion County Schools?
Besides East Fairmont Middle 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.
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