Enrollment
551
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Parkersburg, WV
Edison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Edison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540162001148
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edison Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Parkersburg · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 551
- students enrolled
Edison Middle School has class sizes larger than 71% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Parkersburg, WV.
School address
District: Wood County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540162001148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edison Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edison Middle School
Edison Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Parkersburg, West Virginia, enrolling 551 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 551 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 643 West Virginia schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 551 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Wood County Schools also operates Parkersburg High School (1,491 students) and Parkersburg South High School (1,373 students) alongside Edison 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 Edison Middle School compares
Edison 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 551 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
551
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 71% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.3%
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
$12,407
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
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 551 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.6%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Edison 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 Wood County Schools, which includes Edison Middle School.
$12,407
Per student
-16%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.1%
State 52.8%
Federal 16.0%
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 Edison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkersburg South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamstown High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blennerhassett Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,373
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle 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 (~551 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edison Middle School
How many students attend Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has 551 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Parkersburg, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edison Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 11% 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 Edison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Edison Middle School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Parkersburg, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edison Middle School?
Edison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Edison Middle School rank among middle schools in Parkersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Edison Middle School ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Parkersburg, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Parkersburg on the city page.
Is Edison Middle School a good school?
Edison Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Wood County Schools?
Besides Edison Middle School, Wood County Schools also operates Parkersburg High School (1,491 students), Parkersburg South High School (1,373 students), and Williamstown High School (676 students). See the Wood County Schools district page for the complete list.
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