Enrollment
642
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540093001490
Eastwood Elementary School — Morgantown, WV
Federal NCES profile for Eastwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 44
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: Monongalia 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)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eastwood Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Eastwood Elementary School reports 642 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 41.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 10% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 321 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monongalia County Schools spends $15,071 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 44.4% from local sources (property taxes), 41.2% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Eastwood Elementary School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 642 | top 89% | — | — |
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 63% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.3%
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
$15,071
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 321 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 642 Top 89% in West Virginia — larger than 11% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 41.0
Students per teacher 14.3:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540093001490
Student demographics
White 78.0%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 3.7%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 321:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monongalia County Schools, which includes Eastwood Elementary School.
$15,071
Per student
-7%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 44.4%
State 41.2%
Federal 14.4%
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
- 1,754
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,371
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 784
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Eastwood Elementary School
How many students attend Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has 642 students enrolled. It is a other school in MORGANTOWN, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastwood Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 4% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Eastwood Elementary School is White at 78.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in MORGANTOWN, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastwood Elementary School?
Eastwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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.