Enrollment
66
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 540087001346
Elk Garden School — Elk Garden, WV
Federal NCES profile for Elk Garden School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 51
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: Mineral 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)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.3:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Elk Garden School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Elk Garden School reports 66 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 32% below the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 264 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mineral County Schools spends $14,376 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 55.2% from the state, and 17.5% 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 Elk Garden 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 3% | — | — |
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
9.3:1
students per teacher
— 32% below state mean
Top 4% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,376
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Per 264 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 66 Top 3% in West Virginia — larger than 97% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 9.3:1 -32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540087001346
Student demographics
White 92.4%
African American 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.3
Students per counselor 264:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mineral County Schools, which includes Elk Garden School.
$14,376
Per student
-12%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 55.2%
Federal 17.5%
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
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Elk Garden School
How many students attend Elk Garden School?
Elk Garden School has 66 students enrolled. It is a other school in ELK GARDEN, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elk Garden School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elk Garden School is 9.3:1, which is 32% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 42% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elk Garden School?
The largest demographic group at Elk Garden School is White at 92.4%. The school serves a student body in ELK GARDEN, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elk Garden School?
Elk Garden 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.