- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marlinton, WV
Marlinton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Marlinton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540114000894
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Marlinton Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the West Virginia median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 209
- students enrolled
Marlinton Elementary School has class sizes near the West Virginia median. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Pocahontas County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540114000894 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Marlinton Elementary School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 540114000894 · Marlinton, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
209 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Pocahontas County High School (276 students)
Marlinton Elementary School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.7 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Marlinton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pocahontas Cou
Pocahontas County High School
276 students
- This school
Marlinton Elementary School
209 students
- Green Bank Ele
Green Bank Elementary-Middle School
204 students
- Marlinton Midd
Marlinton Middle School
127 students
- Hillsboro Elem 81
Hillsboro Elementary School
81 students
What this shows Marlinton Elementary School reports 209 students on the CCD universe file.
How Marlinton Elementary School compares
Marlinton Elementary 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 209 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
209
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 51% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$18,970
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Marlinton Elementary School is less mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pocahontas County Schools reports $18,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Marlinton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas County High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Green Bank Elementary-Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marlinton Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillsboro Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Marlinton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~209 students)
Frequently asked questions about Marlinton Elementary School
How many students attend Marlinton Elementary School?
Marlinton Elementary School has 209 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marlinton, WV. CCD year-over-year: 203 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Marlinton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Marlinton Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 0% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Marlinton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Marlinton Elementary School is White at 97.6% of enrollment, in Marlinton, WV.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Marlinton Elementary School?
Marlinton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in Pocahontas County Schools?
Besides Marlinton Elementary School, Pocahontas County Schools also operates Pocahontas County High School (276 students), Green Bank Elementary-Middle School (204 students), and Marlinton Middle School (127 students). See the Pocahontas County Schools district page for the complete list.