- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntington, WV
Hite Saunders Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Hite Saunders Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540018000112
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hite Saunders Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of West Virginia schools.
- #2 of 11
- schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 225
- students enrolled
Hite Saunders Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hite Saunders Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Huntington, WV.
School address
District: Cabell County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540018000112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hite Saunders Elementary School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 540018000112 · Huntington, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 15:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington High School (1,667 students)
Hite Saunders Elementary School held near 194 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Hite Saunders Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,667 students
- Cabell Midland
Cabell Midland High School
1,638 students
- Barboursville
Barboursville Middle School
697 students
- Huntington Mid 601
Huntington Middle School
601 students
- Village of Bar 565
Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch
565 students
- This school 225
Hite Saunders Elementary School
225 students
What this shows Hite Saunders Elementary School reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hite Saunders Elementary School compares
Hite Saunders 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 | 225 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
225
Bigger than 22% 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
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 3.1%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Hite Saunders Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabell County Schools reports $15,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hite Saunders Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabell Midland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barboursville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hite Saunders Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hite Saunders Elementary School
How many students attend Hite Saunders Elementary School?
Hite Saunders Elementary School has 225 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntington, WV. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hite Saunders Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hite Saunders 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 Hite Saunders Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Hite Saunders Elementary School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Huntington, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hite Saunders Elementary School?
Hite Saunders Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Hite Saunders Elementary School rank among schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hite Saunders Elementary School ranks #2 of 11 schools in Huntington, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabell County Schools?
Besides Hite Saunders Elementary School, Cabell County Schools also operates Huntington High School (1,667 students), Cabell Midland High School (1,638 students), and Barboursville Middle School (697 students). See the Cabell County Schools district page for the complete list.