- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
George Ward Elementary School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 540126000998 · Mill Creek, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 15:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkins High School (747 students)
George Ward Elementary School held near 325 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.9 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
George Ward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkins High Sc
Elkins High School
747 students
- Elkins Middle
Elkins Middle School
615 students
- Tygarts Valley
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
396 students
- Elkins Third W
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
318 students
- This school
George Ward Elementary School
315 students
- Beverly Elemen 226
Beverly Elementary School
226 students
What this shows George Ward Elementary School reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How George Ward Elementary School compares
George Ward 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,936
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 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.
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
District finance for Randolph County Schools reports $12,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~315 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 333 (2022-23) → 325 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.