- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkins, WV
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Elkins Third Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540126001010
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of West Virginia schools.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Elkins · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 318
- students enrolled
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School has class sizes larger than 79% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkins Third Ward Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Elkins, WV.
School address
District: Randolph County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540126001010 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 540126001010 · Elkins, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 15.1:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkins High School (747 students)
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School held near 299 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkins High Sc
Elkins High School
747 students
- Elkins Middle
Elkins Middle School
615 students
- Tygarts Valley
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
396 students
- This school
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
318 students
- George Ward El
George Ward Elementary School
315 students
- Beverly Elemen 226
Beverly Elementary School
226 students
What this shows Elkins Third Ward Elementary School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkins Third Ward Elementary School compares
Elkins Third Ward 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,936
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 318 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.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Elkins Third Ward Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County Schools reports $12,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkins Third Ward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkins Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tygarts Valley Middle/High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Ward Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beverly Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkins Third Ward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~318 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
How many students attend Elkins Third Ward Elementary School?
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School has 318 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkins, WV. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkins Third Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkins Third Ward Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 15% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkins Third Ward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Elkins Third Ward Elementary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Elkins, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkins Third Ward Elementary School?
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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 Elkins Third Ward Elementary School rank among schools in Elkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkins Third Ward Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 schools in Elkins, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkins on the city page.
What other schools are in Randolph County Schools?
Besides Elkins Third Ward Elementary School, Randolph County Schools also operates Elkins High School (747 students), Elkins Middle School (615 students), and Tygarts Valley Middle/High School (396 students). See the Randolph County Schools district page for the complete list.