- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keyser, WV
Keyser Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Keyser Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540087001498
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Keyser Primary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Keyser · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 568
- students enrolled
Keyser Primary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Keyser Primary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Keyser, WV.
School address
District: Mineral County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540087001498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Keyser Primary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 540087001498 · Keyser, WV Other · MID · TRAD
568 enr · 12.1:1 · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Keyser High School (665 students)
Keyser Primary School held near 556 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Keyser Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Keyser High Sc
Keyser High School
665 students
- Keyser Middle
Keyser Middle School
633 students
- This school
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 Primary School reports 568 students on the CCD universe file.
How Keyser Primary School compares
Keyser Primary 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 568 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
568
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 40% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.2, Keyser Primary School is more mixed than 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 Primary 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 Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankfort High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frankfort Intermediate School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Keyser Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 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 (~568 students)
Frequently asked questions about Keyser Primary School
How many students attend Keyser Primary School?
Keyser Primary School has 568 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keyser, WV. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 556 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keyser Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keyser Primary School is 12.1:1, which is 8% lower than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 23% 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 Keyser Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Keyser Primary School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Keyser, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Keyser Primary School?
Keyser Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Primary School rank among schools in Keyser?
By Resource Investment Index, Keyser Primary School ranks #2 of 3 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 schools in Keyser on the city page.
What other schools are in Mineral County Schools?
Besides Keyser Primary School, Mineral County Schools also operates Keyser High School (665 students), Keyser Middle School (633 students), and Frankfort High School (488 students). See the Mineral County Schools district page for the complete list.