- Enrollment
- 1,491
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Parkersburg, WV
Emerson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Emerson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540162001149
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emerson Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools.
- #7 of 10
- schools in Parkersburg · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.3:1
- small classes for West Virginia
- 361
- students enrolled
Emerson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 71% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 schools in Parkersburg, WV.
School address
District: Wood County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540162001149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Emerson Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 540162001149 · Parkersburg, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 11.3:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkersburg High School (1,491 students)
Emerson Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.3 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Emerson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Parkersburg Hi
Parkersburg High School
1,491 students
- Parkersburg So
Parkersburg South High School
1,373 students
- Williamstown H
Williamstown High School
676 students
- Edison Middle 551
Edison Middle School
551 students
- Williamstown E 545
Williamstown Elementary School
545 students
- This school 361
Emerson Elementary School
361 students
What this shows Emerson Elementary School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emerson Elementary School compares
Emerson 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 29% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$13,900
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 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Emerson Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wood County Schools reports $13,900 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emerson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkersburg South High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Williamstown Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emerson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~361 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emerson Elementary School
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has 361 students enrolled. It is a public school in Parkersburg, WV. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 14% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emerson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Emerson Elementary School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Parkersburg, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Emerson Elementary School rank among schools in Parkersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Emerson Elementary School ranks #7 of 10 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 schools in Parkersburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Wood County Schools?
Besides Emerson Elementary 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.