- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keyser, WV
Fountain Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Fountain Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540087000716
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fountain Primary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Keyser · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 123
- students enrolled
Fountain Primary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Keyser, WV.
School address
District: Mineral County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540087000716 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Fountain Primary School held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 540087000716 · Keyser, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 13.7:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Keyser High School (665 students)
Fountain Primary School held near 112 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.7 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Fountain Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keyser High Sc
Keyser High School
665 students
- Keyser Middle
Keyser Middle School
633 students
- Keyser Primary
Keyser Primary School
568 students
- Frankfort High
Frankfort High School
488 students
- Frankfort Midd
Frankfort Middle School
487 students
- This school 123
Fountain Primary School
123 students
What this shows Fountain Primary School reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fountain Primary School compares
Fountain Primary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,984
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.7%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.7, Fountain Primary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mineral County Schools reports $13,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fountain Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keyser Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Keyser Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankfort High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fountain Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fountain Primary School
How many students attend Fountain Primary School?
Fountain Primary School has 123 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keyser, WV. CCD year-over-year: 112 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fountain Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fountain Primary School is 13.7:1, which is 5% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fountain Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Fountain Primary School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Keyser, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fountain Primary School?
Fountain Primary 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 Fountain Primary School rank among schools in Keyser?
By Resource Investment Index, Fountain Primary School ranks #3 of 3 schools in Keyser, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Keyser on the city page.
What other schools are in Mineral County Schools?
Besides Fountain Primary School, Mineral County Schools also operates Keyser High School (665 students), Keyser Middle School (633 students), and Keyser Primary School (568 students). See the Mineral County Schools district page for the complete list.