- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lindside, WV
James Monroe High School
Federal NCES profile for James Monroe High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 540096000768
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James Monroe High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of West Virginia schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 460
- students enrolled
James Monroe High School has class sizes larger than 96% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Monroe County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540096000768 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
James Monroe High School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 540096000768 · Lindside, WV High · SMALL · TRAD
460 enr · 18.4:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View Elementary & Middle School (456 students)
James Monroe High School held near 477 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
James Monroe High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
James Monroe High School
460 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Elementary & Middle School
456 students
- Peterstown Ele
Peterstown Elementary School
420 students
- Peterstown Mid
Peterstown Middle School
275 students
What this shows James Monroe High School reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How James Monroe High School compares
James Monroe High 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 96% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$15,268
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, James Monroe High School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe County Schools reports $15,268 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James Monroe High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Elementary & Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peterstown Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peterstown Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James Monroe High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide high 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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about James Monroe High School
How many students attend James Monroe High School?
James Monroe High School has 460 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lindside, WV. CCD year-over-year: 464 (2022-23) → 477 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James Monroe High School?
The student-teacher ratio at James Monroe High School is 18.4:1, which is 40% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James Monroe High School?
The largest demographic group at James Monroe High School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Lindside, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James Monroe High School?
James Monroe High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
What other schools are in Monroe County Schools?
Besides James Monroe High School, Monroe County Schools also operates Mountain View Elementary & Middle School (456 students), Peterstown Elementary School (420 students), and Peterstown Middle School (275 students). See the Monroe County Schools district page for the complete list.