- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Keyser, WV
Keyser Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Keyser Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 540087001402
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keyser Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Keyser · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 633
- students enrolled
Keyser Middle School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keyser Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Keyser, WV.
School address
District: Mineral County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540087001402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Keyser Middle School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 50.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 540087001402 · Keyser, WV Elementary · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 13.8:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Keyser High School (665 students)
Keyser Middle School held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.8 → 50.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Keyser Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keyser High Sc
Keyser High School
665 students
- This school
Keyser Middle School
633 students
- Keyser Primary
Keyser Primary School
568 students
- Frankfort High
Frankfort High School
488 students
- Frankfort Midd
Frankfort Middle School
487 students
- Frankfort Inte
Frankfort Intermediate School
285 students
What this shows Keyser Middle School reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keyser Middle School compares
Keyser Middle 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 | 13.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.4%
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
$13,984
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
106
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Keyser Middle School is about as mixed as the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mineral County Schools reports $13,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Keyser Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keyser High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Keyser Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frankfort High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keyser Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keyser Middle School
How many students attend Keyser Middle School?
Keyser Middle School has 633 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Keyser, WV. CCD year-over-year: 719 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keyser Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keyser Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 5% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Keyser Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Keyser Middle School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Keyser, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keyser Middle School?
Keyser Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Keyser Middle School rank among public schools in Keyser?
By Resource Investment Index, Keyser Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Keyser, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Keyser on the city page.
What other schools are in Mineral County Schools?
Besides Keyser Middle School, Mineral County Schools also operates Keyser High School (665 students), Keyser Primary School (568 students), and Frankfort High School (488 students). See the Mineral County Schools district page for the complete list.