- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Princeton, WV
Glenwood School (K-8)
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood School (K-8), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540084000685
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood School (K-8) earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Princeton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 614
- students enrolled
Glenwood School (K-8) has class sizes larger than 73% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood School (K-8) ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Princeton, WV.
School address
District: Mercer County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540084000685 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Glenwood School (K-8) held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 540084000685 · Princeton, WV Elementary · MID · TRAD
614 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Princeton Senior High School (925 students)
Glenwood School (K-8) held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.5 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Glenwood School (K-8) in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Princeton Seni
Princeton Senior High School
925 students
- Pikeview High
Pikeview High School
629 students
- Bluefield High
Bluefield High School
618 students
- This school
Glenwood School (K-8)
614 students
- Pikeview Middl
Pikeview Middle School
502 students
- Princeton Midd
Princeton Middle School
488 students
What this shows Glenwood School (K-8) reports 614 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenwood School (K-8) compares
Glenwood School (K-8) 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 73% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$13,583
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Glenwood School (K-8) is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mercer County Schools reports $13,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenwood School (K-8) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bluefield High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pikeview Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Princeton Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood School (K-8)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~614 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood School (K-8)
How many students attend Glenwood School (K-8)?
Glenwood School (K-8) has 614 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Princeton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood School (K-8)?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood School (K-8) is 14.6:1, which is 11% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood School (K-8)?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood School (K-8) is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Princeton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood School (K-8)?
Glenwood School (K-8) has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Glenwood School (K-8) rank among elementary schools in Princeton?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood School (K-8) ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Princeton, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Princeton on the city page.
What other schools are in Mercer County Schools?
Besides Glenwood School (K-8), Mercer County Schools also operates Princeton Senior High School (925 students), Pikeview High School (629 students), and Bluefield High School (618 students). See the Mercer County Schools district page for the complete list.