- Enrollment
- 1,145
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elkview, WV
Elkview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Elkview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 540060000390
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elkview Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Elkview · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 621
- students enrolled
Elkview Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elkview Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elkview, WV.
School address
District: Kanawha County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540060000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Elkview Middle School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 540060000390 · Elkview, WV Middle · MID · TRAD
621 enr · 18.8:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: George Washington High School (1,145 students)
Elkview Middle School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Elkview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,145 students
- Riverside High
Riverside High School
1,057 students
- Capital High S
Capital High School
1,051 students
- Saint Albans H
Saint Albans High School
882 students
- South Charlest
South Charleston High School
874 students
- This school
Elkview Middle School
621 students
What this shows Elkview Middle School reports 621 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elkview Middle School compares
Elkview Middle 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 621 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
621
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 97% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.8%
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
$14,242
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 621 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
79
in-school suspensions + 64 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Elkview Middle School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kanawha County Schools reports $14,242 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elkview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Capital High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Saint Albans High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Charleston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elkview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,051
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~621 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elkview Middle School
How many students attend Elkview Middle School?
Elkview Middle School has 621 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elkview, WV. CCD year-over-year: 613 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elkview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elkview Middle School is 18.8:1, which is 44% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elkview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Elkview Middle School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Elkview, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elkview Middle School?
Elkview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Elkview Middle School rank among public schools in Elkview?
By Resource Investment Index, Elkview Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Elkview, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Kanawha County Schools?
Besides Elkview Middle School, Kanawha County Schools also operates George Washington High School (1,145 students), Riverside High School (1,057 students), and Capital High School (1,051 students). See the Kanawha County Schools district page for the complete list.