- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntington, WV
Explorer Academy
Federal NCES profile for Explorer Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540018001517
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Explorer Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #10 of 11
- schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 373
- students enrolled
Explorer Academy has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Explorer Academy ranks #10 of 11 schools in Huntington, WV.
School address
District: Cabell County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540018001517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Explorer Academy shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 540018001517 · Huntington, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
373 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington High School (1,667 students)
Explorer Academy shrank from 406 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Explorer Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,667 students
- Cabell Midland
Cabell Midland High School
1,638 students
- Barboursville
Barboursville Middle School
697 students
- Huntington Mid 601
Huntington Middle School
601 students
- Village of Bar 565
Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch
565 students
- This school 373
Explorer Academy
373 students
What this shows Explorer Academy reports 373 students on the CCD universe file.
How Explorer Academy compares
Explorer Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 373 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
373
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.8%
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
$15,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.2%
Two or More 18.8%
African American 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Explorer Academy is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabell County Schools reports $15,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Explorer Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cabell Midland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barboursville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Explorer Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~373 students)
Frequently asked questions about Explorer Academy
How many students attend Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has 373 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntington, WV. CCD year-over-year: 406 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Explorer Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Explorer Academy is 12.4:1, which is 5% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 21% 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 Explorer Academy?
The largest demographic group at Explorer Academy is White at 70.2% of enrollment, in Huntington, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Explorer Academy?
Explorer Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Explorer Academy rank among schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Explorer Academy ranks #10 of 11 schools in Huntington, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabell County Schools?
Besides Explorer Academy, Cabell County Schools also operates Huntington High School (1,667 students), Cabell Midland High School (1,638 students), and Barboursville Middle School (697 students). See the Cabell County Schools district page for the complete list.