Enrollment
487
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 540087000071
Frankfort Middle School — Ridgeley, WV
Federal NCES profile for Frankfort Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 59
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Mineral County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Frankfort Middle School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Frankfort Middle School reports 487 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 304 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 16.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mineral County Schools spends $14,376 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 27.3% from local sources (property taxes), 55.2% from the state, and 17.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Frankfort Middle School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 487 | top 76% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 60% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$14,376
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 304 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 487 Top 76% in West Virginia — larger than 24% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 14.1:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540087000071
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.6
Students per counselor 304:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 16.4%
In-school suspensions 16
Out-of-school suspensions 29
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mineral County Schools, which includes Frankfort Middle School.
$14,376
Per student
-12%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 27.3%
State 55.2%
Federal 17.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Frankfort Middle School
How many students attend Frankfort Middle School?
Frankfort Middle School has 487 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in RIDGELEY, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frankfort Middle School is 14.1:1, which is 3% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frankfort Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Frankfort Middle School is White at 94.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in RIDGELEY, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frankfort Middle School?
Frankfort Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.