Enrollment
58
West Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 540120000924
Hometown Elementary — Hometown, WV
Federal NCES profile for Hometown Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 55/100.
👥 Class size 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
📋 Attendance 44
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Putnam County Schools · West Virginia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.4:1
vs 13.7:1 West Virginia avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hometown Elementary compares with West Virginia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Hometown Elementary reports 58 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 7.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 46% below the West Virginia state mean of 13.7:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 53% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 116 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 22.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Putnam County Schools spends $14,128 per pupil district-wide, below the West Virginia average of $16,253 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 38.9% from local sources (property taxes), 48.4% from the state, and 12.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hometown Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against West Virginia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.7:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
— 46% below state mean
Top 1% in West Virginia — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
— below West Virginia avg of $16,253
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 116 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 58 Top 3% in West Virginia — larger than 97% of 648 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 7.0
Students per teacher 7.4:1 -46% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 540120000924
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 116:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 22.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Putnam County Schools, which includes Hometown Elementary.
$14,128
Per student
-13%
vs West Virginia
Avg $16,253
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 38.9%
State 48.4%
Federal 12.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Enrollment
- 743
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Hometown Elementary
How many students attend Hometown Elementary?
Hometown Elementary has 58 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in HOMETOWN, WV.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hometown Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hometown Elementary is 7.4:1, which is 46% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.7:1 and 53% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hometown Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hometown Elementary is White at 94.8%. The school serves a student body in HOMETOWN, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hometown Elementary?
Hometown Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.