- Enrollment
- 1,056
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Kingwood, WV
Kingwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Kingwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540117000907
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kingwood Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Kingwood · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 383
- students enrolled
Kingwood Elementary has class sizes larger than 90% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kingwood Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kingwood, WV.
School address
District: Preston County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540117000907 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Kingwood Elementary grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 540117000907 · Kingwood, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 16.7:1 · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Preston High School (1,056 students)
Kingwood Elementary grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 383 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE held 23.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Kingwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Preston High S
Preston High School
1,056 students
- West Preston S
West Preston School
604 students
- Bruceton Schoo
Bruceton School
603 students
- This school 383
Kingwood Elementary
383 students
- South Preston 312
South Preston School
312 students
- Central Presto 290
Central Preston Middle School
290 students
What this shows Kingwood Elementary reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kingwood Elementary compares
Kingwood Elementary is a growing 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$12,793
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 98.7%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 98.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.6, Kingwood Elementary is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Preston County Schools reports $12,793 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kingwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Preston School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bruceton School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Preston School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Preston Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kingwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kingwood Elementary
How many students attend Kingwood Elementary?
Kingwood Elementary has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Kingwood, WV. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingwood Elementary is 16.7:1, which is 27% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kingwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Kingwood Elementary is White at 98.7% of enrollment, in Kingwood, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kingwood Elementary?
Kingwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Kingwood Elementary rank among public schools in Kingwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Kingwood Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Kingwood, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Preston County Schools?
Besides Kingwood Elementary, Preston County Schools also operates Preston High School (1,056 students), West Preston School (604 students), and Bruceton School (603 students). See the Preston County Schools district page for the complete list.