- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkins, WV
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jennings Randolph Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540126001371
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jennings Randolph Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Elkins · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 212
- students enrolled
Jennings Randolph Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings Randolph Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Elkins, WV.
School address
District: Randolph County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540126001371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Jennings Randolph Elementary School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 540126001371 · Elkins, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkins High School (747 students)
Jennings Randolph Elementary School shrank from 251 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Jennings Randolph Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkins High Sc
Elkins High School
747 students
- Elkins Middle
Elkins Middle School
615 students
- Tygarts Valley
Tygarts Valley Middle/High School
396 students
- Elkins Third W
Elkins Third Ward Elementary School
318 students
- George Ward El
George Ward Elementary School
315 students
- This school 212
Jennings Randolph Elementary School
212 students
What this shows Jennings Randolph Elementary School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jennings Randolph Elementary School compares
Jennings Randolph Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 36% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$12,936
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 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
African American 3.8%
Two or More 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.4, Jennings Randolph Elementary School is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Randolph County Schools reports $12,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jennings Randolph Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkins High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elkins Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tygarts Valley Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Elkins Third Ward Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Ward Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jennings Randolph Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jennings Randolph Elementary School
How many students attend Jennings Randolph Elementary School?
Jennings Randolph Elementary School has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkins, WV. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jennings Randolph Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jennings Randolph Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 10% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jennings Randolph Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jennings Randolph Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Elkins, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jennings Randolph Elementary School?
Jennings Randolph Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Jennings Randolph Elementary School rank among schools in Elkins?
By Resource Investment Index, Jennings Randolph Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Elkins, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkins on the city page.
What other schools are in Randolph County Schools?
Besides Jennings Randolph Elementary School, Randolph County Schools also operates Elkins High School (747 students), Elkins Middle School (615 students), and Tygarts Valley Middle/High School (396 students). See the Randolph County Schools district page for the complete list.