Enrollment
315
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mill Creek, WV
George Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for George Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540126000998
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George Ward Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of West Virginia schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 315
- students enrolled
George Ward Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Randolph County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540126000998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 13.1:1 West Virginia avg
+15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George Ward Elementary School compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at George Ward Elementary School
George Ward Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mill Creek, West Virginia, enrolling 315 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of West Virginia schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 315 students, its enrollment sits close to the West Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 643 scored West Virginia schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment) (diversity index 5/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Randolph County Schools also operates Elkins High School (747 students) and Elkins Middle School (615 students) alongside George Ward Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George Ward Elementary School compares
George Ward Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,137
per pupil, district-wide
- below West Virginia avg of $14,844
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 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 97.5%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.9, George Ward Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Randolph County Schools, which includes George Ward Elementary School.
$13,137
Per student
-11%
vs West Virginia
Avg $14,844
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 57.8%
Federal 22.9%
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.
How George Ward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkins Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tygarts Valley Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkins Third Ward Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beverly Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George Ward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of West Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~315 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George Ward Elementary School
How many students attend George Ward Elementary School?
George Ward Elementary School has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mill Creek, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at George Ward Elementary School is 15:1, which is 15% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George Ward Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at George Ward Elementary School is White at 97.5% of enrollment, in Mill Creek, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George Ward Elementary School?
George Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is George Ward Elementary School a good school?
George Ward Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of West Virginia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Randolph County Schools?
Besides George Ward Elementary School, Randolph County Schools also operates Elkins High School (747 students), Elkins Middle School (615 students), and Tygarts Valley Middle/High School (396 students). See the Randolph County Schools district page for the complete list.
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