- Enrollment
- 1,725
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Gerrardstown, WV
Gerrardstown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Gerrardstown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540006000017
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gerrardstown Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gerrardstown · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 223
- students enrolled
Gerrardstown Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gerrardstown Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gerrardstown, WV.
School address
District: Berkeley County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540006000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Gerrardstown Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 540006000017 · Gerrardstown, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Musselman High School (1,725 students)
Gerrardstown Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.4 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Gerrardstown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Musselman High
Musselman High School
1,725 students
- Spring Mills H
Spring Mills High School
1,544 students
- Martinsburg Hi
Martinsburg High School
1,505 students
- Hedgesville Hi
Hedgesville High School
1,346 students
- Spring Mills M
Spring Mills Middle School
945 students
- This school 223
Gerrardstown Elementary School
223 students
What this shows Gerrardstown Elementary School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gerrardstown Elementary School compares
Gerrardstown 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$12,899
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 4.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, Gerrardstown Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Berkeley County Schools reports $12,899 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gerrardstown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musselman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Martinsburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hedgesville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Mills Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gerrardstown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,505
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,346
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 945
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gerrardstown Elementary School
How many students attend Gerrardstown Elementary School?
Gerrardstown Elementary School has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Gerrardstown, WV. CCD year-over-year: 220 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerrardstown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerrardstown Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 0% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gerrardstown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Gerrardstown Elementary School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Gerrardstown, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerrardstown Elementary School?
Gerrardstown 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).
How does Gerrardstown Elementary School rank among public schools in Gerrardstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Gerrardstown Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gerrardstown, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Berkeley County Schools?
Besides Gerrardstown Elementary School, Berkeley County Schools also operates Musselman High School (1,725 students), Spring Mills High School (1,544 students), and Martinsburg High School (1,505 students). See the Berkeley County Schools district page for the complete list.